The Abode

A grounded, bittersweet mosaic of everyday endurance, where warmth and humour flicker against the cold weight of war.

Directed by

Lusine Sargsyan

Genres

Comedy, Drama

Starring

Babken Chobanyan, Larisa Gevondyan, Shant Hovhannisyan

Overview

Filmed in the Armenian capital of Yerevan, Lusine Sargsyans drama depicts the lives of various individuals living in an apartment complex during the Armenian-Azerbadjanian war of the mid 1990’s. The situation is cruel and hard for the citizens of Yerevan. The need for food and electricity is dominating the international news from the city, while inside this abode in the centre of the city daily life goes on in spite of desperation. A rare narrative insight into a war that had a huge impact on Armenian life, Sargsyans five unique stories about relationships, struggles and faith preach a down-to-earth sermon about the cruelty of wars, and the strength of humour, love, and community.

How it feels

Melancholic, warm, earnest and tense. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Survival, war, family, friendship

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

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

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