Nastya lands her first major role in a Moscow theatre, where she’s hailed as a rising star. Yet, behind the scenes, she struggles, living in a dorm, friendless, and at times unable to afford food. As she pours herself into her role, she has little time to visit her dying father. Nastya must confront a difficult question: is her dream of the theatre worth sacrificing her personal life?
Anastasia Kuimova
self
Nastya lands her first major role in a Moscow theatre, where she’s hailed as a rising star. Yet, behind the scenes, she struggles, living in a dorm, friendless, and at times unable to afford food. As she pours herself into her role, she has little time to visit her dying father. Nastya must confront a difficult question: is her dream of the theatre worth sacrificing her personal life?
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