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20217 minPGdoc-short

3.0/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Family Dynamics Public Health

The Announcement

20217 minPGdoc-short

3.0/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Seven minutes capture a filmmaker's emotional phone call with his mother in Russia during a full lockdown, revealing his illness and its impact on their relationship.

Family Dynamics Public Health

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Seven minutes capture a filmmaker's emotional phone call with his mother in Russia during a full lockdown, revealing his illness and its impact on their relationship.

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Denis Liakhovdirector

Denis Liakhovwriter

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Denis Liakhov speaks with his mother in Russia during a full lockdown in December 2020. He reveals his illness in a phone call that carries significant emotional weight. The conversation reflects the fears and uncertainties surrounding his diagnosis. It also touches on how health crises can affect family relationships. The film runs for seven minutes and captures a moment that changed their connection.

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