
Soviet Fantasia
"What's it like to long for a place you've always wanted to leave?"
Synopsis
A surreal exploration of queer identity in the face of immigration; following teenager Hajnal as they grapple with the demands of leaving behind their post-Soviet country in favour of a new life in England.
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