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On the Wings of Hope depicts the 4 years of struggle for survival of 5 immigrants, one of them is a child, after the boat they were on sank while they were trying to cross to Greece from Turkey. In 2015, 5 Iraqi refugees who were escaping from ISIS attacks, were trying to reach Kos Island of Greece from Turkey’s coastal town Bodrum, even though their boat sank they managed to survive. Turkish journalist Zehra Yılmaz witnessed the disappointments, pain and hopes of these refugees for four years. Refugees who risk death for a new beginning, refugee boats sinking in the Aegean, lost lives and dreams.
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How long is On the Wings of Hope?
On the Wings of Hope has a runtime of 1h 1m (1 hour and 1 minute).
Who directed On the Wings of Hope?
On the Wings of Hope was directed by Ümran Safter and released in 2019.
What genre is On the Wings of Hope?
On the Wings of Hope is a Documentary film (2019).
Who stars in On the Wings of Hope?
The cast of On the Wings of Hope includes Masood Azya, Aisha Azya, Bejan Taha, Nahro Hadi, Mehmet Altay.
