Together

Outaouais, summer 1996. Solange, a 23-year-old Rwandan refugee, finds political asylum in Hull with her four-year-old daughter Lisa. Their integration process is fraught with obstacles and nothing goes as planned. Solange forges a friendship with Nyota, her Congolese-born neighbor, who helps her navigate her new home. From the heavy heat of summer to the first snowflakes of winter, Hamwe follows the pivotal moments of Solange and Lisa's journey towards permanent residency. Together is an ode to the land of welcome that is Quebec, but also to the resilience of my mother and the millions of other political refugees and economic immigrants.

Director: Laura Kamugisha
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 14 min

Screenplay

Cinematography: Jonathan Auger
Production: Productions Ocho Inc
Language: Français
Original Language: fr

Themes

The Complexity of Mother-Daughter Bonds, Pregnancy News: Joy and Anxiety, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Nostalgic Memories and the Past

Keywords

friendship, immigration, family, motherhood, 1990s, short film, fiction, refugees

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Together about?
Outaouais, summer 1996. Solange, a 23-year-old Rwandan refugee, finds political asylum in Hull with her four-year-old daughter Lisa. Their integration process is fraught with obstacles and nothing goes as planned. Solange forges a friendship with Nyota, her Congolese-born neighbor, who helps her navigate her new home. From the heavy heat of summer to the first snowflakes of winter, Hamwe follows the pivotal moments of Solange and Lisa's journey towards permanent residency. Together is an ode to the land of welcome that is Quebec, but also to the resilience of my mother and the millions of other political refugees and economic immigrants.
Who directed Together?
Together was directed by Laura Kamugisha.
How long is Together?
Together has a runtime of 14m (14 minutes).
What genre is Together?
Together is a Drama film.
What are the themes of Together?
The themes of Together include: The Complexity of Mother-Daughter Bonds, Pregnancy News: Joy and Anxiety, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Nostalgic Memories and the Past.