Where the Waves Took Her
For many, crossing the Mediterranean is their last hope of escaping war, persecution, and hunger.As more and more women are forced to take this deadly route, a midwife is now a permanent member of the crew of a sea rescue ship.While midwife Anne-Katrin takes part in her first mission, survivors recount the horrors of their journey.
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For many, crossing the Mediterranean is their last hope of escaping war, persecution, and hunger. As more and more women are forced to take this deadly route, a midwife is now a permanent member of the crew of a sea rescue ship. While midwife Anne-Katrin takes part in her first mission, survivors recount the horrors of their journey. Their worlds briefly collide before the rescued women step into another uncertain future.
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- Release date
- Sep 3, 2026
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
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- Language
- Arabic, German
- Country
- Germany
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