Angelus Novus

Afghani refugee Ali and his brother have just arrived in Turkey where, surrounded by many other refugees, his family tries to build a new life. The boys earn their living shining shoes. When one day their spot has been taken, their fragile existence and dreams of a better future hang by a thread.

Cast

Ramin Naymi

as Yasin

Darab Nazari

as Ali

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