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2019100 minGdocumentary

5.6/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

Human with a Stool

2019100 minGdocumentary

5.6/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

An unexpected "evil dragon" disrupts the fairytale of cosmic dreamer Leonid Kanter, altering the course of his incredible adventure.

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An unexpected "evil dragon" disrupts the fairytale of cosmic dreamer Leonid Kanter, altering the course of his incredible adventure.

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Yaroslav Popovdirector

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Leonid Kanter, a cosmic dreamer, transforms his life and the lives of those around him into an extraordinary adventure. Set against a backdrop of everyday life, Kanter inspires others to believe in the feasibility of his dreams. However, an unexpected "evil dragon" disrupts this fairytale, altering the course of events. Directed by Yaroslav Popov, "Human with a Stool" runs for 100 minutes and presents a unique narrative that intertwines reality with imagination.

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