Organizer: Asia Society

Type/Location: In Person / New York, NY

Description:

Join us for a special screening of Lost Land on the eve of World Refugee Day, an international day designated by the United Nations to honor the strength, resilience, and courage of people forced to flee their countries due to conflict or persecution. The screening will be followed by a discussion with Writer and Director Akio Fujimoto and Consulting Producer Eric Nyari to deepen understanding, foster empathy, and engage in meaningful dialogue about the global refugee experience.

About the Film:

Lost Land (Harà Watan)
Akio Fujimoto, 2025, 99 minutes.
Rohingya and Malay with English subtitles.

The film follows four-year-old Shafi and his nine-year-old sister Somira, Rohingya refugees who embark on a perilous journey from a refugee camp in Bangladesh to Malaysia in hopes of reuniting with their scattered family. Their story reflects the harsh realities faced by millions of refugees worldwide as they flee violence, persecution, and instability while seeking safety and rebuilding their lives in unfamiliar places.

Tickets:

To attend the event in person, please purchase tickets here.

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