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A strict physics teacher tries to talk her teenage son out of dropping out of school and becoming a professional skateboarder. She makes a bet with him that if she competes in a major skateboarding competition, he will stay in school. Under the tutorship of one of her poorest pupils, she learns to skate, unaware that she's putting her career and reputation at stake.
May 2026
Teenager Nikita lost his hearing as a child, and his father, Dmitry, tries to help his son return to a normal life. However, their ideas of "normality" diverge. Dmitry wants Nikita to attend a mainstream school and restore his hearing with an implant. But the teenager refuses the operation and defends his right to a unique approach to learning and hobbies. A misunderstanding between father and son leads to conflict, which leads Nikita to run away from home. This story explores the importance of listening to each other, forgiving ourselves, and finding compromises in difficult situations.
Apr 2026
Uzbek janitor Olim becomes unwitting witness to family dispute. He comes to defense of pregnant woman and thereby finds his own paradise.
Apr 2022
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May 2025
Feb 2022
A meeting on Tverskoy Boulevard becomes a test for lovers.
Nov 2022