Original language: Russian
Subtitles: English
13 min.

Closer Than You Think

Dir. Artsiom Lobach; 2015; Belarus
In search of freedom and adventure, a young woman convinces her enamored boyfriend to flee from their parents to the rural wilderness. However, their romantic escapade takes an unexpected turn when the past meets the present, revealing the true intentions of each.
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About the film
A young woman, craving freedom and independence, persuades her lovestruck boyfriend to leave everything behind and start a new life far from the urban hustle. They escape from their parents and find seclusion in the rural wilderness, where it seems they can finally create their own family. However, an unexpected encounter with the past shatters their illusions and exposes hidden ambitions and true intentions. As the past resurfaces, the couple realizes that their relationship is built on lies and deception. Ultimately, they are forced to confront the consequences of their actions, and everything comes full circle, leaving them with a difficult choice and an unpredictable future.
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Russian
Original language
English
Subtitles
fiction, short film, drama
Genre
Artsiom Lobach
Scriptwriter
Alexander Naporko
Composer, Sound Engineer
Alexander Aleynikov
DoP
Artsiom Lobach
Editor
Alexander Girenok, Alisa Petrova, Saga, Stanislav Wilkin, Angela Korablyova
Cast

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