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The Book of Dreams
After his wife’s death, Bolot raises his daughter Kyial, who once defeated cancer. But the illness returns, and there is almost no time left. When he learns about her secret diary of wishes, Bolot decides to take Kyial out of the hospital and fulfill every one of her dreams. Joining them on this journey is Kyial’s best friend, Joki — a grown man on the autism spectrum, who in his own way helps them endure the pain and rediscover the value of every single day.
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After his wife’s death, Bolot raises his daughter Kyial, who once defeated cancer. But the illness returns, and there is almost no time left. When he learns about her secret diary of wishes, Bolot decides to take Kyial out of the hospital and fulfill every one of her dreams. Joining them on this journey is Kyial’s best friend, Joki — a grown man on the autism spectrum, who in his own way helps them endure the pain and rediscover the value of every single day.
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