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David Motuzka, demobilized Red Army soldier, returns to his native village, hoping to see the changes caused by the revolutionary events. But he cannot see no improvement. The village is ruled by the kulaks and David's childhood friend Kornii Matiukha helps them.
Acting
Mykolaichuk's haunted eyes say everything dialogue won't.
Cinematography
Mud and grey skies as character, not backdrop.
Direction
Bukovskyi's restraint lets horror breathe in silences.

Director
Anatolii Bukovskyi
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