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Courage is a valuable commodity in Belarus: the courage to call for the Prime Minister’s resignation, the courage to speak up against an oppressive regime, the courage to live one’s life without lying to oneself. An independent troupe of stage actors rehearses for a highly political play despite the authorities’ repeated attempts to silence all who criticize the government. They know their protest is dangerous. Like other artists before them, they risk being arrested or worse, never being heard from again, but they cannot stay silent any longer. Their director joins them via video call, having been forced into exile. As the mass protests rage on in the streets, Pavel, Maryna, and Denis navigate between activism, their livelihoods, and taking care of their families—all of which take great courage too.
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