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In a Carpathian mountain spa resort suspended between hope and grief, twelve-year-old Kir awaits news of his father, missing on the front line, while first love and unlikely mentors guide him through a summer that will transform his understanding of loss and the meaning of home.<\/p>\n

Type of work:<\/b> Film
\nStage:<\/b> Development
\nLooking for:<\/b> Co-production, Distribution, Broadcasting
\nContacts:<\/b> natalibet@2braveproductions.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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