In the early Soviet years a young hermit Gavriil witnesses a new vibrant life of a city. Coming back to his monastery he tell the others what he has seen.
If you are looking for an action movie, this is definitely not it. You should probably watch it today if you like old silent films that feel like they were filmed in a basement. It is perfect for people who like to look at textures, like old wool coats or flickering candles. But if you hate slow pacing and movies with ...
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"If you are looking for an action movie, this is definitely not it. You should probably watch it today if you like old silent films that feel like they were filmed in a basement. It is perfect for people who like to look at textures, like old wool coats or flickering candles. But if you hate slow pacing and movies with no talking, you will probably be bored to death by the ten-minute mark. I found a copy of Begstvuyushchiy ostrov (The Escaping Island) and it's a lot weirder than I expected. It’s..."
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