Three Siblings Depicted In The Film The Good Lie

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It is in the nature of normal human beings to care for themselves and for others. They try their best to care in different conditions. But when conditions worsen, these people will often go to different lengths in order to survive, resulting them in doing something one wouldn't normally do. Of course, staying alive is a pretty fantastic idea, but the lengths those poor souls go through can sometimes be quite strenuous.

Different people are known for such actions. Excellent examples of people overcoming such challenges can be found in the film "The Good Lie." The film portrays the lives of three siblings: Theo, Abital, and Mamere. After losing their parents to a war, the siblings decided to head towards a local refugee camp, but encountered

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