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201812 minPGdoc-short

The Track

201812 minPGdoc-short

One day unfolds on the last narrow-gauge railway in the Caucasus, featuring conversations among passengers and a driver mourning his best friend.

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Alexey Evstigneev

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One day unfolds on the last narrow-gauge railway in the Caucasus, featuring conversations among passengers and a driver mourning his best friend.

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Alexey Evstigneev

Alexey Evstigneevdirector

Alexey Evstigneev

Alexey Evstigneevwriter

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A narrow-gauge railway winds through the Caucasus mountains, carrying passengers of various ages. The film follows conversations among travelers during a single day on the last operating train of its kind. A driver recalls his best friend, who died after 20 years of working together. He drives the train to take over the route. Directed by Alexey Evstigneev, The Track was released in 2018 and has a runtime of 12 minutes.

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