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CBC News - Estonian boy Kristo (1991)

Original title: CBC News - Kristo saabus ravile Montreali

Amateur films Duration 03:16

Sünopsis

CBC News's story about a 4-year-old Estonian boy who arrives in Canada to receive medical treatment. Montreal Hospital has offered a reduced price for the boy's treatment, local Estonians in Toronto have also given their support. Malle Maria Leitham from Montreal Estonian Society comments on the story. The little boy's feet require orthopedic treatment. Kriso with his mother in the hospital room. Doctor Edward Said is speaking about his treatment in the news. The film shows Kristo's arrival in Toronto, Mother's Day concert in Estonian Baptist Church in Toronto, Kriso playing with her mother in the playground. In his hospital room, Kristo tells Malle Maria Leitham what he will start doing when he has a new leg. Close-up of little Kristo's hopeful face.

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