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201828 minGdocumentary

Lonely Hearts

201828 minGdocumentary

A man travels from Altai Krai to St. Petersburg after meeting a woman through a Lonely Hearts Club newspaper ad.

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Angelina Morozova

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A man travels from Altai Krai to St. Petersburg after meeting a woman through a Lonely Hearts Club newspaper ad.

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Angelina Morozovadirector

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Vladimir travels from Altai Krai to St. Petersburg to meet Valentina after connecting through an ad in the Lonely Hearts Club newspaper. They aim to start a new life together and build a family. As they navigate their relationship, complications arise that challenge their plans. The film, directed by Angelina Morozova, runs for 28 minutes and details the realities faced by the couple in their pursuit of happiness.

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