Documentary
United States of America
Simple As Water is a documentary film that explores the lives and experiences of four Syrian families living in different parts of the world. The film follows the families as they navigate their post-war reality and try to rebuild their lives while preserving their cultural and familial bonds.
Through intimate and poignant portraits, the film shows how different members of each family deal with loss, trauma, and displacement. For example, it follows the story of a mother and her two sons who were separated during the war, and who struggle to reconnect in different countries.
The film also provides a glimpse into the day-to-day challenges faced by refugees and their families, such as navigating their new surroundings, finding work, and coping with language barriers. At the same time, it captures moments of resilience and hope as the families try to maintain their fundamental relationships and connections.
Simple As Water is a powerful and touching meditation on the elemental bonds of family, and the ways in which they are both tested and strengthened by conflict and migration. Through its insightful and personal narratives, the film offers a moving and deeply human perspective on the ongoing Syrian crisis.
