Mohammed is 12 years old. He shines shoes to support the family, singing the songs of the Syrian revolution as he does so. Through song and laughter Mohammed touches the hearts of his clients, but for how long will he be able to keep finding and creating these moments of joy while carrying the burden of such responsibility and sadness? "Boya Boya" (Shine, Shine) is dedicated to all children who have lost their childhood to war and become adults before their time. A video portrait filmed in September 2014 in Irbid, Jordan.

Directed, Shot & Edited by Karen Boswall (UK)
Produced by Ruba Al Akash (Jordan)