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201921 minPGdocumentary

Lukomorye

201921 minPGdocumentary

A chiropractor in a provincial town receives a constant stream of visitors, blending into a surreal scene against a birch grove backdrop.

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Alina Gudovskaya

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A chiropractor in a provincial town receives a constant stream of visitors, blending into a surreal scene against a birch grove backdrop.

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Alina Gudovskayadirector

Alina Gudovskayawriter

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Boris works as a chiropractor in a provincial town. He sees a wide range of visitors each day. Each session unfolds against a backdrop of a birch grove mural in his massage room. The film depicts the flow of people coming to him for help. Their stories merge into a vivid atmosphere filled with various experiences and emotions. Miracles and challenges intertwine as Boris navigates his daily practice. The documentary runs for 21 minutes and was released in 2019.

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