The Bosnian director sees her film as a medium for delivering a message to children victimized by the conflict and war in Syria: to never lose hope. “This is a communication project,” said the 42-year-old woman.

She and some of her Bosnian film crew understand how Syrian children feel, said Aida. When she was little, Aida and her crew had a similar experience during the Bosnian conflict in 1992-1995. Through Never Leave Me, Aida hope