A compassionate elderly person helps a Syrian refugee navigate the complexities of Swiss bureaucracy to provide a respectful funeral for his dear wife, highlighting the power of empathy and cross-cultural connection.
Fareed's wife passes away due to terminal cancer and he wants to bury her according to Muslim rites. However, the local cemetery's graves are not aligned to face Mecca, and the council is unable to conduct the burial within 24 hours.
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Studio(s): Dschoint Ventschr Filmproduktion, SRF
Originally Released: United States, Jun 21, 2017
Production Country: Switzerland
Currently, you have the opportunity to watch "Facing Mecca" by streaming it on the following platforms: Netflix.
