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How Can It Be (2021)
The story of Zainab and Arif, who live their son, Munna, in Brooklyn. Zainab makes the complicated decision to leave her protected life and follow her heart. One of eight shorts commissioned by the United Nations on themes concerning global society.
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The story of Zainab and Arif, who live their son, Munna, in Brooklyn. Zainab makes the complicated decision to leave her protected life and follow her heart. One of eight shorts commissioned by the United Nations on themes concerning global society.
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Genre:Drama
Written By:Suketu Mehta, Rashida Mustafa
In Theaters:1/1/2021
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Runtime:9 minutes
Studio:LDM Productions
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