'Boris Babaev, an Orthodox Jew from Tajikistan, meets a secular Jewish Mexican-American filmmaker in Poland. This documentary is the result, a lyrical and contemplative piece, which captures Boris's struggle to find his place in the world. When Boris encounters young Poles who are discovering their Jewish roots, he decides to prepare them a Kosher Tajikian dish, which means putting his skills as a Shochet or ritual slaughterer to the test. But before he can do so, he has to find a sheep...'
Apart in the World
Boris Babaev, a Tajikistan-born Orthodox Jew, embarks on a journey to Poland in search of his identity, only to find himself unexpectedly becoming a hero for young Polish Jews.
