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202044 minPGdocumentary

Wasteland Tour

202044 minPGdocumentary

Residents in a remote region of Ukraine design coffins for themselves while dreaming of sunken treasures and singing in a village choir.

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Vladyslav Vasylchenko,

Roman Bondarchuk

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Residents in a remote region of Ukraine design coffins for themselves while dreaming of sunken treasures and singing in a village choir.

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Vladyslav Vasylchenkodirector

Roman Bondarchuk

Roman Bondarchukdirector

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In a remote village in Ukraine, residents engage in daily life marked by unique traditions and challenges. They sing in a local choir, share dreams of sunken treasures, and confront raiders threatening their community. Some even design their own coffins, reflecting a blend of practicality and cultural expression. "Wasteland Tour," a 44-minute documentary from 2020, captures these varied aspects of life in this isolated region, painting a vivid picture of their experiences and aspirations.

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