Director Mehrdad Oskouei weaves together the sometimes confrontational footage filmed by Soraya herself with political news from Afghanistan - Soraya’s country of origin - as well as her drawings and surrealistic animations. Soraya was actively involved in every stage of the filmmaking process, turning this stunning documentary into not only a layered portrait, but a vital lifeline for her. As she puts it herself: “At first, the camera felt like a cold witness, but gradually it became a friend. A confidant I desperately needed.”

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