LEFT BEHIND
A Short Film by Mona Lisa​
Some children lose their families to distance. He lost his to survival.
Short Description
Left Behind is a 10-minute dramatic short based on true events. Set in Mufakose, Zimbabwe, the film follows a 14-year-old boy who loses his mother, brother, and grandmother to the harsh realities of migration, economic instability, and survival across continents. Through powerful imagery and a heartfelt letter addressed to the government, the film explores the quiet suffering of children left behind as families scatter in search of a better life.
Full story bible and detailed synopsis available upon request.
Themes
Themes explored:
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Forced migration
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Family separation
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Loss and grief
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Economic displacement
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Childhood trauma
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Social injustice
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Diaspora identity
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Institutional neglect
Credits
Written & Created by:
Mona Lisa
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Produced by:
MonaLisa Creative Studios
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Genre: Drama / Social Realism
Runtime: 10 minutes
Format: Short Film