Lukas Naudžius

A short poetic film based on the text ‘Psalmė’ by the artist Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis. It explores the life of a teenager - Laima, and her search for her calling and purpose. Due to deeply rooted traditions, the girl is forced to marry a stranger, which means she must say goodbye to her home and family. No one takes Laima’s wishes or dreams seriously, as marriage is her duty. However, Laima does not abandon her deepest feelings and seizing an opportunity runs away from the wedding. Her only remaining support is God.

While revisiting his now-abandoned school, Ignas runs into a former classmate. As they wander through corridors filled with conflicting memories, they try to capture what will soon be gone.

Seneca’s Day is set in the year 1989, the final period of the Soviet era in Lithuania. Eighteen-year old buddies establish the Seneca’s Fellowship with the motto “Live each day as if it was your last”. A love triangle breaks up the fellowship right at the time the nation experiences an exceptional sense of community via Baltic Chain.Twenty-five years later, the main character who at first glance appears to be accompanied by good luck, is disillusioned with himself. He has betrayed the ideals of his youth and become a cold observer of life.