Our Island
15 min / doc / 2019 / The Netherlands (English subtitles)
Embark on a journey to an uninhabited island nestled in the province of Noord-Holland, where sisters Shanna (11) and Mirte (14) delve into a world of adventure. However, Mirte, who has Down syndrome, struggles to keep up with her younger sister.
As Shanna immerses herself in creating innovative inventions, she comes to the realization that she’s gradually outgrowing her older sibling.
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