Film by: Soraya Akhlaghi, Mehrdad Oskouei
At 16, Soraya, a gifted Afghan sculptor and illustrator living in Iran, dreams of joining her mother in Austria. Filmed remotely over five years by Mehrdad Oskouei using footage Soraya shot herself, the documentary follows her escape attempts,
abusive marriage, and artistic journey. Through drawings, sculptures, and animations, Soraya transforms fear, hope, and resilience into powerful acts of self-expression.