This short film tells the story of a childhood, of a friendship and of growing up. A young man returns to the village where he grew up and discovers that both he and the place have changed. Yet, he soon finds himself immersed in his memories.
Social & External
The people behind it
Anvar Khalilulaev
Storm
Vladimir Balashov
The Man
Arseny Perov
Claude
Konstantin Nikitin
Older Claude
Anna Levina
Mother
Alexandr Ogorodov
Father
Vera Konstantinova
Aunt
Andrey Senkin
Uncle Dmitry
Charita Kovrigina
Grandmother
Yury Kiselev
Grandfather
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