The Roots Are Bitter

A quiet, uncomfortable chamber piece that turns a couple's private desperation into slow, uneasy psychological pressure.

Directed by

Domas Petronis

Genres

Drama

Starring

Giedrius Kiela, Justina Nemanytė, Saulius Čiučelis

Overview

A desperate couple tries to conceive a baby, unfortunately, Vytas is infertile. They look for a solution and get creative in the process, trying out weirder and weirder methods. This situation slowly forces Vytas to question his masculinity. The story reflects relationship problems of a messed up couple.

How it feels

Dark, melancholic, tense and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Identity, parenthood, obsession, isolation

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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