Obvodny Canal
On the banks of the Obvodny Canal in St. Petersburg there are three crazy houses, three Houses of Culture, a spiritual academy, a pub ... This movie is a cut-off of the era, watching our life, and those around us. Thinking about where the line between reality and insanity lies.
Alexey Uchitel
Director
Casts & Crew
Victor Krivulin
himself
Alexander Gornon
himself
Also Directed by Alexey Uchitel
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