That's Why I Come to The River
A family separated by the Syrian war struggles to reunite.
Por Eso Vengo al Río (internationally titled That’s Why I Come to The River) is an acclaimed Dominican documentary feature film directed by Fernando Blanco. The film follows a sweeping, decade-spanning true story of love, displacement, and the heartbreaking toll of geopolitical conflict.
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