Beanpole

Beanpole

NR 2019 · 134 min · ★ 7.0 · Drama, War

1945, Leningrad. World War II has devastated the city, demolishing its buildings and leaving its citizens in tatters, physically and mentally. Two young women, Iya and Masha, search for meaning and hope in the struggle to rebuild their lives amongst the ruins.

Directed by Kantemir Balagov · Written by Alexander Terekhov

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