The Decision

A heavy, slow-burning psychological drama that immerses you in generational trauma and quiet despair, demanding patience and emotional resilience.

Directed by

Branka Bešević Gajić

Genres

Drama, Thriller

Starring

Stefan Đoković, Saša Đurašević, Vuk Gajić

Overview

By accepting the traditional role of women in the Balkans, Ana instilled the belief that she had no right to freedom of movement. In addition to education and a permanent job, she accepts Mark's prohibitions and thus leads herself to self-destruction and severe depression. Marko was present as a child when his stepfather, revolted by his mother's adultery, dealt with his mother and her lover, where, due to a combination of circumstances, Marko's mother, protecting her lover, received a gunshot wound from which she died. Marko grew up, but with permanent traumas that are reflected in his everyday life. Mark is haunted by ghosts from the past that anesthetize and obstruct him in later life, his marriage has led to permanently disrupted relationships.

How it feels

Dark, bleak, tense and melancholic. Slow-burning and demanding.

About

Trauma, isolation, gender, family

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

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

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