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Imagine surviving genocide, being rescued, and starting a new life in a new land without knowing what happened to the family you left behind. This is the true inspiring story of J.B. Rutagarama.Escaping Rwanda alive was a miracle. After years of forced separation, J.B. takes the journey back to the place that changed his course and searches for his lost family. With devastating footage interspersed with his remembrances, a unique and intimate perspective of this world tragedy unfolds. As Rutagarama sets foot again in the land of his birth, a visit to old family friends in Rwanda leads him on an unexpected journey with dramatic twists and turns that will send your emotions soaring.Shot with an eye for capturing the beauty of what was once a cherished homeland, Rutagarama’s film is personal, but becomes the story of all Rwandans. It is about healing, hope, renewal, family, forgiveness and finding your own peace.