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Temporary Difficulties
Sasha Korolev has a congenital disorder. The boy’s father has chosen what seemed to him the only correct way to put the son on his feet: to treat him like a healthy person. “You’re not a patient, you have temporary difficulties”. Eating, getting dressed, going downstairs and walking up the front door steps — every day the child spends hours on such simple household tasks. At school he is mocked by his peers, and there is no help to expect. The boy has coped with the illness, but started hating the father. When he finished school, Sasha left home and stopped all contact with the father. Over the past 15 years he has become the best business consultant in the country, who has helped hundreds of businesses out of crisis. “You have no a crisis, you have temporary difficulties”, — Sasha would say to his clients, having gone along a difficult path himself. And one day, a new order unexpectedly gives him the opportunity to settle accounts with the father...
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Plot Summary
A strained couple decides to take a vacation to a remote desert location to try and mend their relationship. However, their attempt at a romantic getaway is complicated by unexpected guests and a series of surreal events that force them to confront their issues in increasingly bizarre ways. The film explores themes of communication breakdown and the absurdities of modern relationships.
Critical Reception
Temporary Difficulties received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who often praised its unique tone and the performances of its cast. While some found its pacing deliberate, others appreciated its artistic approach to relationship dynamics and its blend of humor and pathos. Audience reactions were similarly varied, with some connecting with its quirky narrative and others finding it somewhat impenetrable.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its unconventional storytelling and dry humor.
Appreciated for its exploration of marital strain through surrealism.
Some found the narrative's ambiguity and slow burn challenging.
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Fun Fact
Director Eran Kolirin is also known for his critically acclaimed film 'The Band's Visit'.
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