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The Last Inhabitant
In an Armenian village, evicted as a result of the Armenian-Azeri conflict, Abgar stays behind all alone in a gradually shrinking enemy ring. He is waiting for his daughter, who became a witness to her husband's murder by an angry mob and was hospitalized with a mental disorder. An Azeri named Ibrahim offers Abgar to work on the construction of a mosque and promises to find and bring Abgar's daughter instead... A few days later, Ibrahim finds the girl, named Yurga, in one of the psychiatric hospitals of Baku and brings her to Abgar. Abgar wants to leave the village with his daughter, but his skills as a stonemason are still needed for the construction of a new mosque. Abgar realizes that this work in the Azerbaijani village will be endless and realizes that he's been trapped.
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Plot Summary
Set during World War II, the film follows a young Soviet soldier named Lyosha who is left behind in a devastated village after a fierce battle. Wounded and alone, he must survive the harsh realities of war and the lingering presence of the enemy. As he navigates his perilous situation, Lyosha grapples with his own mortality and the will to endure.
Critical Reception
The film received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its atmospheric portrayal of war and the lead actor's performance. However, some found the narrative to be somewhat slow-paced and predictable.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its grim and realistic depiction of war's aftermath.
The lead performance is often highlighted as a strong point.
Some viewers found the pacing to be a bit too deliberate.
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Fun Fact
The film was shot in the Tver region of Russia, with much of the set destruction and village scenery recreated to reflect the wartime period.
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