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Alexey returns to his hometown after a decade away. Everything has changed — old friends have become strangers, and the family business is on the verge of collapse. He tries to mend his relationship with his father, who sees him only as a successor, not a son. An encounter with Maria, a woman from his past, forces him to reevaluate all his life's priorities. The 2025 drama explores themes of fathers and children, the choice between duty and desire, and finding oneself in a world that wasn't waiting. The director paints a portrait of a generation torn between tradition and freedom, where every action has a price, and the present constantly argues with the past.
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| Year | 2025 |
| Director | Samuel Do |
| Runtime | 5 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 8.0/10 (1 votes) |
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The director works with close-ups, allowing the actors to live their emotions within the frame rather than perform them. Static shots of urban landscapes contrast with the dynamics of internal conflicts.
Those who appreciate a slow immersion into a character's world, where silence speaks louder than dialogue, will find value here. A quiet gem for viewers seeking psychological depth. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Samuel Do
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On a Sunday afternoon, with sunlight flooding the room and the distant hum of the city outside the window.
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