The Return

The Return

Once you return to Earth from space to find out there's no Earth anymore

2023 · 10 min · Music, Drama

One comes to Earth after a few decades in space. But what if there is no Earth anymore? What if the only thing left of all the cities and countries are smouldering remains and radiating dust in the air?

Directed by Rante Blagaya

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