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202593 minPGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Russia Ukraine Freedom Of Expression

An Ordinary Life

202593 minPGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Two young women emerge from a psychiatric facility in Moscow, seeking independence and personal dreams in contemporary Russia.

Russia Ukraine Freedom Of Expression

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Alexander Kuznetsov

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Two young women emerge from a psychiatric facility in Moscow, seeking independence and personal dreams in contemporary Russia.

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Alexander Kuznetsov

Alexander Kuznetsovdirector

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Katya and Yulia leave a psychiatric facility in Moscow after wrongful confinement. Released in 2025, they seek independence and pursue personal dreams in Russia. The film centers on their daily lives as they confront societal barriers. Through personal narratives and candid footage, Katya and Yulia navigate the challenges of a changing environment marked by political and social issues. The documentary captures their efforts to redefine their futures.

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