In the Rearview

The van’s familiar interior has a way of underlining how many other millions across history have had to escape military aggression. Hamela’s work as driver and documentarian reflects that reality while offering a spirit of resilience.

Respectful, frank and moving, this is a small film with a devastating impact.

There’s nothing flashy about the way these stories are assembled or told, but the cumulative power becomes overwhelming.

Without much footage of the war itself, the firsthand accounts from the passengers in the car are enough to paint a picture of the terrors that they've endured and their need to find a better place to stay.