Non-Migrants

A wry, tender look at small-town stagnation and quiet rebellion, mixing deadpan humour with genuine melancholy.

Directed by

Stefan Belov

Genres

Drama, Comedy

Starring

Mak Marinov, Alexandra Vale, Kiril Nedkov

Overview

In a small Bulgarian town a young man faces a crisis when his girlfriend plans to emigrate abroad. Angered, he breaks into the abandoned local factory and starts working without any specific purpose, ideology, or political agenda. But this unusual form of “protest” attracts media attention and may unexpectedly restore lost faith and friendships.

How it feels

Melancholic, satirical, warm and absurd. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Isolation, identity, friendship, class

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

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

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