Beanpole

A haunting, intimate portrait of two women grappling with trauma and loss in post-war Leningrad, where physical and psychological devastation leaves little room for hope.

1945, Leningrad. World War II has devastated the city, demolishing its buildings and leaving its citizens in tatters, physically and mentally. Two young women, Iya and Masha, search for meaning and hope in the struggle to rebuild their lives amongst the ruins.