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After her boyfriend has a psychotic episode and disappears, Maria sets out on a fast-paced 24hrs odyssey through the streets of Vilnius.

120min | Germany | Drama




Marias boyfriend Vytas, a brilliant PhD candidate, had previously been hospitalized for bipolar disorder. After a violent outburst he goes missing. Armed with patience, love and the assistance of various friends, relatives and strangers, she chases random clues through the city.

"I want to talk about freedom through an ordinary person’s everyday struggles. I'm interested in a person's free will and choice to sacrifice their freedom for something important to them." (Director's note)

Fueled by a nerve-quickening soundtrack, Andrius Blaževičius created "a kinetic, pummeling experience which rewards resilient viewers." (Screendaily)

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