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2016112 minPGdocumentary

7.2/ 10(10 ratings)• TMDB

Close Relations

2016112 minPGdocumentary

7.2/ 10(10 ratings)• TMDB

Vitaly Mansky travels across Ukraine, where his relatives are divided by the political fallout from the Maidan uprising.

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Vitaly Mansky travels across Ukraine, where his relatives are divided by the political fallout from the Maidan uprising.

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Vitaly Mansky travels across Ukraine after the Maidan uprising in 2014. He visits family members who now live on opposite sides of a divided nation. The documentary captures their differing views and experiences amid a complex political climate. Mansky's relatives share personal stories that reflect the broader turmoil in the country. Through these intimate conversations, the film presents a portrait of a society grappling with change and uncertainty.

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