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DISCONNECTED

This short film by a young Turkish filmmaker is heartbreaking and haunting. It addresses a universal topic that is familiar to immigrants worldwide.

This short film tells the story of an immigrant father's struggle with the hardship of being apart from his family. The father, a shoe cleaner on the street, receives a letter from his daughter informing him that his wife has died. The news devastates him and he is overcome with grief and regret for not being able to being with his wife in her last moments. The film speaks to the difficulty of being an immigrant, the tragedy of being separated from one's family, and the pain of loss.

This storyline is heartbreaking and reminds up how difficult life can be of immigrants who are separated from their families. The father (David Bowles) represents so many immigrants, across the years, from all around the world. Life is so precious and our family connections are so important for our personal happiness. The camerawork here is excellent, from close-ups of the father reading his daughter's letters, to the long shots of him at work on the street. His apartment is base and simple, without embellishment. The acting is excellent - We feel his pain in every way.

The film's message is about the importance of family and the fragility of life.

I give Disconnected 4 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 12 to 18, plus adults. By Julie S., KIDS FIRST!

This short film by a young Turkish filmmaker is heartbreaking and haunting. It addresses a universal topic that is familiar to immigrants worldwide.

This short film tells the story of an immigrant father's struggle with the hardship of being apart from his family. The father, a shoe cleaner on the street, receives a letter from his daughter informing him that his wife has died. The news devastates him and he is overcome with grief and regret for not being able to being with his wife in her last moments. The film speaks to the difficulty of being an immigrant, the tragedy of being separated from one's family, and the pain of loss.

This storyline is heartbreaking and reminds up how difficult life can be of immigrants who are separated from their families. The father (David Bowles) represents so many immigrants, across the years, from all around the world. Life is so precious and our family connections are so important for our personal happiness. The camerawork here is excellent, from close-ups of the father reading his daughter's letters, to the long shots of him at work on the street. His apartment is base and simple, without embellishment. The acting is excellent - We feel his pain in every way.

The film's message is about the importance of family and the fragility of life.

I give Disconnected 4 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 12 to 18, plus adults. By Julie S., KIDS FIRST!

The short film "Disconnected" tells the story of an immigrant father's struggle with the hardship of being apart from his family. The father, who is a shoe cleaner on the street, receives a postcard from his daughter informing him that his wife has died due to illness. The news devastates the father and he is overcome with grief and regret for not being able to be there for his wife in her last moments. The film speaks to the difficulty of being an immigrant, the tragedy of being separated from one's family, and the pain of loss. Through this story, the audience is reminded of the importance of family and the fragility of life. Ultimately, the film serves as a reminder that we must cherish the moments we have with our loved ones and never take them for granted.