Hawa (2022)
Hawa
”A young girl seeks adoption by Michelle Obama during her Paris visit.”
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Hawa, a young girl who lives alone with her soon-to-be-dead grandmother. When she learns that Michelle Obama is visiting Paris, Hawa has the crazy idea of being adopted by this personality, whom she admires more than anything...
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