Greetings again from the darkness. These days, and for the last decade, it has been difficult to find any story of hope or optimism associated with Syria. Of course that just makes these personal stories all the more important to tell. Co-directors Louis DeCaprio, Khwala Al Hammouri succeed in making this film very personal and somewhat hopeful ... quite an accomplishment.
The first woman we meet explains that she has "no one left in Syria" because of the war. Her house was shelled. Her husband is dead. She took her four kids to Jordan. We learn that 1.3 million Syrians have sought refuge in Jordan, and more than half are children. So many women are on their own, trying desperately to make a new life for themselves and their kids. At the same time, these women and kids are quite vulnerable in the refugee camps ... especially the young girls.
Seeking a second chance to live, these women of strength are forging ahead making something of history. It's heart-breaking to see kids drawing tanks and war scenes, as that's all they've known. With an emphasis on education and keeping dreams alive, inner strength is crucial part of each of the women's stories that are briefly told here. These Syrian woman understand the burden they carry, and they are committed to providing a better future for their kids.
The first woman we meet explains that she has "no one left in Syria" because of the war. Her house was shelled. Her husband is dead. She took her four kids to Jordan. We learn that 1.3 million Syrians have sought refuge in Jordan, and more than half are children. So many women are on their own, trying desperately to make a new life for themselves and their kids. At the same time, these women and kids are quite vulnerable in the refugee camps ... especially the young girls.
Seeking a second chance to live, these women of strength are forging ahead making something of history. It's heart-breaking to see kids drawing tanks and war scenes, as that's all they've known. With an emphasis on education and keeping dreams alive, inner strength is crucial part of each of the women's stories that are briefly told here. These Syrian woman understand the burden they carry, and they are committed to providing a better future for their kids.
