Almost Like Everyone
2023 · 1h 45m · Drama
Skip it. This Russian indie drama sounds like it's reaching for profundity but lands in well-trodden territory—the disabled protagonist overcoming limitations through friendship and rebellion is a tired trope, and without critical buzz or established talent attached, there's no reason to bet your evening on it.
Plot
Due to an accident, Dima has been confined to a wheelchair since childhood. Despite the restrictions, he is actively engaged in creativity, writes music and receives awards. But this realization and success does not make him a happy person. One day, his mother leaves on a business trip, and Dima is left to look after his aunt Tina, young and a little frivolous. Soon, Dima's old childhood friend, Aisen, unexpectedly appears, who invites him to arrange an unforgettable weekend and promises to show Dima a real "adult life".
Director: Illarion Yakovlev
Cast: Alexey Egorov, Vladimir Dormidontov, Ayaal Vinokurov, Ayyyna Dyachkovskaya, Ulyana Egorova