Finding your next obsession
Finding your next obsession

At the age of sixteen, Issa flees the war in Syria, without his parents. In the Netherlands, he finds a new home in the shelter for unaccompanied minors in Amsterdam. After more than a year, Issa turns 18 and legally adult. This documentary shows how at that moment he loses all support and is transferred to an unknown town. For his best friend Hamidie, his 18th birthday is also imminent. What is the impact of this drastic change?
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A real-world choice where the subject itself is the reason to press play, making curiosity and context part of the experience.
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Best suited to viewers who want to leave a watch with something concrete to think about or learn from.
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Light commitment · 25m
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