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Close Your Eyes
Foka hasn't turned seven yet. He lives with his parents and a teenage sister in a big country house. What is the universe of a child familiar only with the backyard of his own house in the Outer Moscow boroughs with no friends there? How the fragile world of a little boy will be affected by the complicated life of the elder teenage sister? Every night the boy is visited by a mysterious guest coming down from sister's gothic posters. The exciting conversations with the guest help Foka to understand the daily reality of his life - the parent's quarrels, the elder sister's hysterics, his first successes and failures in school. In this world of visions and adventures the boy will go through his growing up period. But where is the borderline between the world of night dreams and reality?
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Plot Summary
A young woman, Clara, is struggling to come to terms with her past trauma and the disappearance of her sister. She takes on a job as a caregiver for an elderly woman, believing it will help her find peace. However, the isolated country house and the cryptic behavior of her patient begin to unravel Clara's sanity. She starts to suspect that the house holds dark secrets and that her own past is more intricately connected to it than she ever imagined.
Critical Reception
Close Your Eyes received mixed to positive reviews from critics, with many praising its atmospheric tension and the lead performance, while some found the plot predictable or underdeveloped. Audiences generally responded positively to the suspenseful elements and the psychological depth.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and a strong central performance.
Criticized by some for a slow pace and a predictable storyline.
Appreciated for its exploration of psychological themes and unresolved grief.
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Fun Fact
The film's original title was 'The Last Photograph' before being changed to 'Close Your Eyes'.
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