Living

In this poignant and emotionally gripping drama from Russian director Vasily Sigarev, fate cruelly throws a series of adversities at a group of interconnected characters, each struggling with their own personal challenges. Set against the backdrop of a remote, desolate region in Russia, the film centers on Galya - a middle-aged woman tormented by alcoholism who finds herself separated from her twin daughters and desperately yearns to reunite with them. As her story unfolds, another tale emerges: that of Grishka and Anton, a young couple who've just tied the knot, only to have their fragile relationship shattered by brutality in its early days. Meanwhile, Artyom, a boy searching for answers about his missing father, faces resistance from his mother. What connects these seemingly disparate lives is an unrelenting thread of misfortune that serves as the driving force behind Sigarev's powerful narrative. Through moments of raw vulnerability and heart-wrenching trials, this film offers a candid exploration of human resilience amidst adversity.