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202357 minPG-13documentary

My Imprisonment

202357 minPG-13documentary

A 39-year-old woman jumps from the 12th floor after her husband leaves her, prompting a new friendship in a psychiatric hospital in Russia.

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A 39-year-old woman jumps from the 12th floor after her husband leaves her, prompting a new friendship in a psychiatric hospital in Russia.

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Faina Muzykadirector

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Inside a psychiatric hospital adjacent to a prison in Russia, a woman becomes a patient grappling with her own depression. She forms a bond with Asya, a 39-year-old who attempted suicide after her husband left her. Together, they collect puzzles each evening, hoping for recovery. Asya shares fragmented memories of her life while subtly seeking help for her own struggles. The main character documents their experiences and the hospital's daily life through recordings on her computer and phone.

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