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Those Who Left

A short film about the quiet, unspoken experience of those who have left their homeland and will never return. It’s not a story of suffering or a call for sympathy, but rather an exploration of the subtle, complex emotions that arise when living in a foreign land.

The film follows two people who, despite being strangers, share a deep understanding. Without words, they communicate something profound: a sense of belonging and alienation, of being simultaneously distant and yet inexplicably close. In a world that feels both unfamiliar and intimate, they navigate the delicate balance between connection and separation, between memory and the present.

"Those Who Left" captures the fleeting moments of shared humanity that transcend language, showing that some bonds are felt more deeply through silence than words.

  • Andrey Ushatinsky
    Director
  • Paula Gapó
    Writer
  • Bogdan
    Producer
  • Aleksandr Feklistov
    Key Cast
  • Paula Gapó
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    11 minutes 11 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    August 28, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    50 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    Spain
  • Country of Filming:
    Spain
  • Language:
    No Dialogue
  • Shooting Format:
    35 mm
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director - Andrey Ushatinsky