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Long Way Home
In order to take a new job as an employee in the public sanitation department, Juliana moves from the inner city of Itaúna to the metropolitan town of Contagem in Brazil. While waiting for her husband to join her, she adapts to her new life, meeting people and discovering new horizons, trying to overcome her past.
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A single mother living in a Dublin hostel struggles to find stability and a place to call home for herself and her two young children. Despite facing numerous bureaucratic hurdles and societal indifference, she embarks on a relentless journey to secure a safe and permanent residence for her family. The film highlights her resilience and determination in the face of adversity.
Critical Reception
Long Way Home received generally positive reviews, with particular praise for its empathetic portrayal of homelessness and the central performance. Critics commended its sensitive handling of a difficult subject matter and its realistic depiction of the challenges faced by those experiencing housing insecurity. The film was noted for its emotional impact and its call for social awareness.
What Reviewers Say
A deeply moving and humanistic look at homelessness.
Clare Dunne delivers a powerhouse performance.
An important film that sheds light on a pressing social issue.
Google audience: Audiences largely appreciated the film's emotional depth and the strong lead performance, finding it to be a compelling and thought-provoking story about perseverance.
Fun Fact
The film was inspired by real-life stories of individuals experiencing homelessness in Ireland.
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