Four kids, who all lost a parent to suicide, share their journey from the moment they heard the news. The filmmaker, who experienced the same tragedy, asks them the questions no one dared to ask her at the time.
Why Didn’t You Stay For Me? (2020)
Directed by Milou Gevers
Four children. One director. Each lost a parent to suicide. When director Milou probes the questions no one ever dared to ask her, the kids finally tell us about the journey they made from the moment they heard the news.
Short documentary | 00:25:00 | Themes: Coming of Age, Student film, Suicide, Children/Youth | Color | 1:1.85 | the Netherlands | Language: Dutch | Subtitles: Engels | Format: DCP, ProRes | Dolby 5.1 & Stereo LtRt
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