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200966 minGdocumentary

Arrhythmia

200966 minGdocumentary

A doctor at a district clinic struggles to choose between a career in medicine and organizing parties in Moscow clubs.

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Svetlana Strelnikova

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A doctor at a district clinic struggles to choose between a career in medicine and organizing parties in Moscow clubs.

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Svetlana Strelnikova

Svetlana Strelnikovadirector

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A doctor at a district clinic in Moscow faces a crossroads in life. He is a recent graduate, balancing his medical career with his role as a part-time organizer for BEZ Promo, a promotion label for parties. He feels a strong commitment to both fields, viewing each as a service to the community. The film follows his struggle to define his future between medicine and the nightlife scene, capturing his experiences in both worlds.

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