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200331 minPGdocumentary

6.5/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

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Fall of Ikar

200331 minPGdocumentary

6.5/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

A small plane sits at the gate of an ambulance driver's home in the remote Village Khoroshee, symbolizing his dreams amid rural challenges.

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A small plane sits at the gate of an ambulance driver's home in the remote Village Khoroshee, symbolizing his dreams amid rural challenges.

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Yury Shillerdirector

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An ambulance driver in Khoroshee, a remote village in the Siberian outback, faces daily challenges in his isolated community. He dreams of flying, represented by a small plane parked at his home. As he attempts to take off, the film reveals his dedication to his job and the realities of rural life in this harsh environment. Directed by Yury Shiller, "Fall of Ikar" runs for 31 minutes and was released in 2003.

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