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201985 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Exemplary Behaviour

201985 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Two inmates serving life sentences pursue different paths: one aims to marry and start a family, while the other focuses on honing his craftsmanship.

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Audrius Mickevičius,

Nerijus Milerius,

Rimas Sakalauskas

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Two inmates serving life sentences pursue different paths: one aims to marry and start a family, while the other focuses on honing his craftsmanship.

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Audrius Mickevičiusdirector

Nerijus Milerius

Nerijus Mileriusdirector

Rimas Sakalauskasdirector

Audrius Mickevičiuswriter

Georgi Tenevwriter

Synopsis

Audrius Mickevičius reflects on his brother's murder in "Exemplary Behaviour." The film features two inmates serving life sentences in a prison. One inmate plans to marry and start a family, while the other focuses on improving his craftsmanship. Philosopher Thomas M. O'Brien, a former inmate, shares insights about prison life. Through these stories, the film addresses themes of forgiveness and atonement in the aftermath of violence. Directed by Rimas Sakalauskas, it runs for 85 minutes.

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