The main virtue - its universal impact, because it is nuanced, faithful portrait of immigrant .

The second - photography and music.

And the remind of a social terrible situation , confronting not only Albania of the last decade of XX century but Romania, indeed, not with same consequences.

The acting is , in same measure, a precious good point. And the well crafted atmosphere.

The end, the end is the key of illusions, desperation and radical, desperate decisions.

In short, a great short film, offering clear and precise portrait of crisis situation, painful decision and politics about immigration .

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The biography, or "biopic", is a genre that portrays the life story of a real person, often a notable individual or historical figure. They aim to provide a depiction of the subject's personal history, achievements, challenges, and impact on society.

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The short form refers to creative works characterized by their brevity and concise storytelling. Unlike full-length feature films, short films have a running time of less than 45 minutes, while TV shorts have a running time of less than 22 minutes.

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The story of a young immigrant who is forced to leave his loved ones in Albania, in search of a better life beyond the borders of his country.

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