Luka 2013
Original title: Излечить страх
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Synopsis
Year 1917. Young doctor Valentin Voyno-Yasenetskyj with his wife and four children moved to Tashkent, beset by civil war and intervention. Voyno-Yasenetskyj became head physician in the city hospital. He not only saves hundreds of patients every day, operating under the bullets of the permanent street battles, fighting for his life and life of his beloved wife, dying of TB. In the midst of persecution, he as alone with four children on the outskirts of the former empire, so he decides to become a priest. And since then, he never altered neither scalpel, nor cross, he goes with them through all their hard exiles and arduous life, treating both: body and soul.
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Mood and atmosphere
Set against the backdrop of a tumultuous 1917, this film immerses viewers in a world of profound sacrifice and unwavering hope. The atmosphere is thick with a sense of urgency and resilience as the protagonist navigates a life filled with both grief and love. The haunting beauty of the dusty streets of Tashkent evokes nostalgia for simpler times, while the stark realities of war create a poignant contrast. Expect moments of introspection that linger like the soft notes of a beautiful soundtrack, alongside themes of identity and spirituality. The film captures the essence of family bonds, the warmth of togetherness amidst chaos, and the quiet strength found in vulnerability, making it a compelling watch for those seeking emotional depth and a journey through the human spirit.
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