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Watch anywhereFilmmaker Aljona Surzikova films the arrival of her new baby in the privacy of her family. But the joyful atmosphere is brought to an abrupt halt by the occurrence of an unexpected event.
AWARDS: Festival Manuel Trujillo Durán. Special Mention
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Waiting for a Miracle. A story of motherhood
In this compassionate documentary, Aljona Surzikova unflinchingly captures the joy and mayhem surrounding the birth of a new baby, whose kitten-like mewling is welcomed by all. Viewers are irrevocably drawn into turmoil when events take an unexpected turn.
Giving life to a new human being is a woman's greatest joy. Losing a child is the biggest pain in life, but allows us to see its beauty. Throughout this film, we are reminded that life is a miracle.
