Parallels

The film centers around Lena Samoilova, a creative teenager with ambitions of becoming an actress. Set in suburban Russia, it explores the tension between her dreams and the expectations of her working-class parents.

Parallels features performances from Kristina Korbut and Zhan-Mishel Shcherbak, adding depth to its portrayal of family dynamics and personal ambition. As a short film, it offers a concise yet impactful narrative that resonates with themes of aspiration and familial pressure.