The documentary follows the life of Farroukh, a young Tajik immigrant who lives in Moscow outskirts with his family and does odd jobs in dreams of becoming an actor.
Direction
Shabaev's patient observation builds crushing empathy.
Cinematography
Moscow's gray sprawl becomes a character itself.
Director
Denis Shabaev
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Tajik migrants form Moscow's invisible workforce; this film was rare authorized access. Shabaev spent months building trust before rolling camera.
Farroukh's real audition tapes are intercut with documentary footage, blurring performance and reality until you can't tell which is which.
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