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201557 minPG-13documentary

Mousetrap

201557 minPG-13documentary

An overdose of drugs leads Dasha to a mental hospital, where she spends her days painting and smoking in a confined space.

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Kristina Kvitko

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An overdose of drugs leads Dasha to a mental hospital, where she spends her days painting and smoking in a confined space.

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Kristina Kvitkodirector

Kristina Kvitkowriter

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Dasha lies on a hospital bed in a mental health facility, surrounded by the sterile environment of the ward. She spends her days painting and smoking, seeking solace in the routine. An overdose of drugs has led her to this place, where the confines of the hospital become increasingly suffocating. As her discharge day approaches, Dasha faces the reality of returning home. The film captures her struggle between the desire for freedom and the challenges of her past.

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