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After a major scandal on air, popular TV host Mark Nikolaev tries to restore his reputation and sets out to find Natasha, an orphanage graduate whose victory on a music show sparks a public conflict. However, his attempt to "fix the situation" unexpectedly changes him, forcing him to confront real life for the first time outside the cameras and social media.
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After a major scandal on air, popular TV host Mark Nikolaev tries to restore his reputation and sets out to find Natasha, an orphanage graduate whose victory on a music show sparks a public conflict. However, his attempt to "fix the situation" unexpectedly changes him, forcing him to confront real life for the first time outside the cameras and social media.
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Genre:Comedy, Romance
Written By:Anna Matison, Tatyana Leonova
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Runtime:96 minutes
Studio:Films Without Borders
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