Bukra

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Bukra, is a 2024 American movie, directed by Alex Aljouni. with a runtime of 14 minutes.

Overview

Bukra is a short film that captures a deeply human moment in the life of a young Syrian refugee. When she wins a soccer ball in a sweepstakes, the prize becomes far more than a sporting item — it opens the door to one last game with her best friend before he disappears from her life forever. Racing against time to claim her winnings and stage that precious final match, the film transforms a small, everyday act into a profound story about friendship, hope, and the particular heartbreak of goodbye in the context of displacement and refugee life.

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