Beginning 2020
6.5 / 10
Beginning
In a sleepy provincial town, a Jehovah’s Witness community is under attack from an extremist group. In the midst of this conflict is Yana, the wife of the community leader, whose familiar world is slowly crumbling around her. Meanwhile, a detective intrudes on her home with devastating consequences.
In a sleepy provincial town, a Jehovah’s Witness community is under attack from an extremist group. In the midst of this conflict is Yana, the wife of the community leader, whose familiar world is slowly crumbling around her. Meanwhile, a detective intrudes on her home with devastating consequences.
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... Yana
... David
... Alex (The Detective)
... Giorgi
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Release Date:
Dec 04, 2020 (France,Georgia)
Run Time:
2hr 6`
MMPA Rating:
NR
Original Language:
Georgian
Production Countries:
France,Georgia
Status:
Released
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... Second Assistant Director
... Director
... First Assistant Director
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... Yana
... David
... Alex (The Detective)
... Giorgi
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