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201475 minPGdocumentary

8.5/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

When It Blinds, Open Your Eyes

201475 minPGdocumentary

8.5/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

A couple in their mid-thirties confronts heroin addiction while living in post-Soviet Russia, using dark humor to cope with their daily struggles.

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A couple in their mid-thirties confronts heroin addiction while living in post-Soviet Russia, using dark humor to cope with their daily struggles.

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Ivette Löcker

Ivette Löckerdirector

Ivette Löcker

Ivette Löckerwriter

Michael Palm

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Frank Amanncast

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Zhanna and Lyosha navigate life in post-Soviet Russia as survivors of heroin addiction. They confront daily challenges with dark humor amid societal instability. Their relationship reflects a deep bond forged through shared struggles. The film runs for 75 minutes and captures their experiences against the backdrop of a country still recovering from the collapse of the Soviet Union. It provides a candid portrayal of addiction's effects on individuals and relationships.

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