Badak

Badyak returns to his hometown after a long absence. His father, the owner of a small factory, is seriously ill, forcing the son to take over the family business he always despised. Confronting his past—a former lover, old friends who have become strangers—compels him to reevaluate his own values. The 2025 drama explores the theme of fathers and sons, duty and freedom within the realities of modern Russian provincial life. The film balances on the edge of personal drama and social commentary, showing how global changes reflect in the fates of ordinary people. The director avoids definitive judgments, allowing the viewer to draw their own conclusions about what matters more: roots or wings.