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200534 minPGdocumentary

Streetcar Named Help

200534 minPGdocumentary

Midnight to early morning, a streetcar in Riga becomes a stage for life’s dramas, where anyone can spend time amidst human exhaustion and hope.

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Gunārs Bandēns

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Midnight to early morning, a streetcar in Riga becomes a stage for life’s dramas, where anyone can spend time amidst human exhaustion and hope.

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Gunārs Bandēnsdirector

Liāna Langawriter

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Riga's streetcar named Help operates from midnight until early morning, connecting various suburbs. Inside, passengers share moments of exhaustion and hope. The streetcar acts as a public space where diverse individuals interact. Life's dramas unfold in this setting, reflecting the everyday experiences of those traveling through the city during the late hours. The 34-minute documentary captures these transient encounters and emotions.

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