Mawunya
Overview:
A documentary tracing the journey of a volunteer teacher in Frankadua, a remote African village in the eastern side of Ghana. It explores the challenges and the profound impact the experience has on the teacher’s life, as well as the coexistence and connection with the wider village community.
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