It: Chapter Two Review: An Ambitious, Worthwhile Sequel
This is ambitious horror filmmaking, and in a lot of ways, I fully admire its ambitions. For me, the film’s sloppiness defines its overall quality.
Someone Else's Call
The early 2000s. Young Natasha is torn between the pressure of her rational parents, determined to send her to law school, and her dreams of entering the Academy of Arts in St. Petersburg. A new classmate, the gifted musician Igor, helps her believe in herself and take a risk. The young people fall in love. Years later, Natasha and Igor meet by chance at an exhibition of her paintings. This brings them back to memories of their happy times.
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The early 2000s. Young Natasha is torn between the pressure of her rational parents, determined to send her to law school, and her dreams of entering the Academy of Arts in St. Petersburg. A new classmate, the gifted musician Igor, helps her believe in herself and take a risk. The young people fall in love. Years later, Natasha and Igor meet by chance at an exhibition of her paintings. This brings them back to memories of their happy times.
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Genre:Drama
Written By:Svetlana Nikolaenko
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Runtime:89 minutes
Studio:NTV, ON Media, RoEl Studio, Cinema Foundation of Russia, KION
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