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202227 minPGdocumentary

Left on Your Own

202227 minPGdocumentary

An elderly taxi driver in a bustling city reflects on his life experiences and the hardships he has faced throughout his career.

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An elderly taxi driver in a bustling city reflects on his life experiences and the hardships he has faced throughout his career.

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Ákos Kovács

Ákos Kovácsdirector

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An elderly taxi driver is a hopeless romantic and a crude observer of life who has lived through hardship and witnessed despair. The route to the destination leads through the labyrinth of his own memories as he roams the streets.

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