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The Breadwinner

The Breadwinner is about a young girl named Parvana who lives with her family in a one-room apartment in Kabul, Afghanistan. When Parvana's father is unjustly arrested, she cuts her hair and dresses like a boy to earn money and support her family. The Breadwinner is a tale of children living in wartime and the strength, courage, and imagination that can keep hope alive in even the most desperate situations.

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