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202050 minGdocumentary

Cornelian Cherries

202050 minGdocumentary

A family decorates a dog's grave in rural Serbia after the pet's death brings them together.

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Nikola Stojanović

Synopsis

A family decorates a dog's grave in rural Serbia after the pet's death brings them together.

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Nikola Stojanović

Nikola Stojanovićdirector

Nađa Petrović

Nađa Petrovićwriter

Nikola Stojanović

Nikola Stojanovićwriter

Gordana Seizovićcast

Nataša Stojanovićcast

Synopsis

A middle-aged mother and her aunt travel to rural Serbia to visit the grave of a beloved dog. The aunt has a fascination with modern technology, which contrasts with the rural setting. They are joined by the mother’s ex-husband and his elderly father. Together, they decorate the dog’s grave, reflecting on their shared memories and relationships. The film runs for 50 minutes and was released in 2020.

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