Wiren
Dec 12, 2019 · 1h 45m
Director
Ivan Tai-ApinOverview
When nine-year-old Wiren meets the American Dr. Young a world of opportunities opens up for the small deaf boy. Driven by his ambition to get ahead in life he leaves his life in rural Nickerie behind and winds up at the Kennedy boarding school in the capital Paramaribo. He struggles to comply to the strict, conservative Catholic methods at the school, but turns out to become the catalyst for the change that leads to the introduction of sign language. After being rejected by the university he realizes that deaf people do not enjoy the same rights and opportunities as hearing people. Witnessing the constant withhold of deaf people in Suriname leads Wiren to seek justice by suing the government to coerce them to adhere to the Convention of the Rights of People with Disabilities. Will he succeed?
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What is Wiren about?
When nine-year-old Wiren meets the American Dr. Young a world of opportunities opens up for the small deaf boy. Driven by his ambition to get ahead in life he leaves his life in rural Nickerie behind and winds up at the Kennedy boarding school in the capital Paramaribo. He struggles to comply to the strict, conservative Catholic methods at the school, but turns out to become the catalyst for the…
When was Wiren released?
Wiren was released on December 12, 2019.
Where can I watch Wiren?
Wiren is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video in the US. Availability data from JustWatch.
How long is Wiren?
Wiren runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
Who directed Wiren?
Wiren was directed by Ivan Tai-Apin.
Who is in the cast of Wiren?
The cast of Wiren includes Altaafkhan Dhonre (Wiren), Anthony Frazier (Dr. Young), Borger Breeveld (Dr. Emanuels), Erwin Emanuels (Father Lily) and Idi Lemmers (Wiren).
Is Wiren on Netflix?
No, Wiren is not on Netflix in the US. It is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.