PASSU (2024)

Directed by Jussi Lehtimäki, Mete Sasioglu 

Production: Mete Sasioglu/Sons of Lumière (Finland)

Mid-Length Documentary (51 mins)

This documentary follows Passu, an 18-year-old Uyghur activist in Helsinki, as she navigates the complexities of identity and purpose. Torn between raising awareness for her community and finding her own path, Passu faces the pressures of political activism, cultural responsibility, and personal ambition. As she grapples with the weight of her work and the search for a place to study, the film offers a compelling portrait of a young woman striving to find her voice in a world of expectations.