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202227 minPGdocumentary

4.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Anastasia

202227 minPGdocumentary

4.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Two years of house arrest lead Russian activist Anastasia Shevchenko to face the tragic loss of her young special-needs daughter.

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Two years of house arrest lead Russian activist Anastasia Shevchenko to face the tragic loss of her young special-needs daughter.

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Anastasia Shevchenko spends two years under house arrest in Russia due to her criticism of the government. During this time, she faces the death of her young daughter with special needs. The child dies alone while Anastasia remains confined. The film details the effects of state control on families and the sacrifices made by activists. Directed by Sarah McCarthy, this 27-minute documentary was produced in 2022.

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