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202281 minPGdocumentary

3.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Caspian Hub

202281 minPGdocumentary

3.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

A ferry crosses the Caspian Sea, linking Russia, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Iran, and Azerbaijan, while portraying the lives of its varied passengers.

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A ferry crosses the Caspian Sea, linking Russia, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Iran, and Azerbaijan, while portraying the lives of its varied passengers.

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Denis Shabanovdirector

Denis Shabanovwriter

Gulnara Mekhtievacast

Zaira Magomedovacast

Veronica Poltoratskayacast

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A ferry operates across the Caspian Sea, linking Russia, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Iran, and Azerbaijan. Directed by Denis Shabanov, "Caspian Hub" presents the stories of passengers who travel this vital route. The film captures their hopes and struggles as they navigate life on the world's largest lake. It combines narrative elements with documentary footage to illustrate the relationship between human experiences and the challenging environment surrounding the Caspian Sea. The runtime is 81 minutes.

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