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202460 minGdocumentary

Education Family Dynamics

Wind Has No Tail

202460 minGdocumentary

A young girl prepares to leave her nomadic family in Yamal for boarding school, guided by a teacher through the transition.

Education Family Dynamics

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Nikita Stashkevich

Synopsis

A young girl prepares to leave her nomadic family in Yamal for boarding school, guided by a teacher through the transition.

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Ivan Vlasov

Ivan Vlasovdirector

Nikita Stashkevichdirector

Arseny Polushkinwriter

Ivan Vlasov

Ivan Vlasovwriter

Nikita Stashkevichwriter

Synopsis

Nika, a young girl from a Yamal nomadic family, prepares to start boarding school. This marks her first time away from her family and homeland. A nomadic teacher guides her in the transition. The film follows Nika's experiences as she adapts to a new life, balancing her cultural background with the demands of schooling. The run time is 60 minutes.

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