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201312 minPGdoc-short

Junk

201312 minPGdoc-short

A man living on the edge between dreams and reality worries that the supply of scrap metal will soon run out.

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Dmytro Hlukhenkyi

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A man living on the edge between dreams and reality worries that the supply of scrap metal will soon run out.

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Fenik navigates a world shaped by his own unique values, living in a space where conventional norms do not apply. He balances between dreams fueled by alcohol and moments of clarity. Set against a backdrop of scrap metal, his life reflects a different kind of abundance. As he finds his niche, concerns arise about the dwindling supply of scrap metal that sustains him. This 12-minute documentary captures his unconventional existence and the challenges he faces.

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