FRANCE · 2021

CODA

Sian Heder
family obligation deaf culture coming of age pursuing dreams cultural identity
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Synopsis

As a CODA (Child of Deaf Adults), Ruby is the only hearing person in her deaf family. When the family's fishing business is threatened, Ruby finds herself torn between pursuing her love of music and her fear of abandoning her parents.

Year2021
CountryFrance
DirectorSian Heder
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