Counterparts

A quiet, intimate portrait of twins drifting apart, watching them navigate identity and independence with gentle melancholy.

Directed by

Bicsák Boglárka

Genres

Documentary

Tagline

Identical twins struggle while breaking the status quo of their shared existence.

Overview

Andrea and Krisztina Marics are 28-year-old identical twins with a teaching degree that have lived together since birth. They work together at a touring circus, doing joint artistic performances. After a long circus tour abroad, Andrea leaves the close relationship and ends their work together. She feels that she can succeed on her own. Krisztina still lives and works in the circus but struggles to find her place there without Andrea. After the winter tour, Krisztina has to decide if she stays at home with her sister or continues the life of a wanderer.

How it feels

Melancholic, earnest and warm. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Identity, family, isolation, freedom

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

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

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