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202322 minPGdocumentary

5.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Cold War Peace Building

Blackthorn Blossom

202322 minPGdocumentary

5.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Sashko and Gala reflect on their shared history of war and the challenges of retirement, revealing the emotional impacts of their past in a quiet setting.

Cold War Peace Building

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Sashko and Gala reflect on their shared history of war and the challenges of retirement, revealing the emotional impacts of their past in a quiet setting.

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Olga Stugadirector

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Sashko and Gala reflect on their lives in a quiet setting, grappling with the challenges of retirement. Their shared history of war looms large as they seek peace in their daily lives. The film captures their candid conversations and intimate moments, revealing the emotional and psychological impacts of their past. Set against a backdrop of memories intertwined with the present, Sashko and Gala's relationship unfolds, illustrating their struggles and triumphs together. Directed by Olga Stuga, "Blackthorn Blossom" runs for 22 minutes.

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