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FRICTION!

Directed by Jaakko Tervonen
Estonia, 2025
Short
  • 1818 minutes

Synopsis

In a bureaucratic future where singles must attend the government-run “Eternal Love” program, 35-year-old Alvar is given one last chance to find a life partner — or spend the rest of his life working as a gardener for couples.

Synopsis

In a bureaucratic future where singles must attend the government-run “Eternal Love” program, 35-year-old Alvar is given one last chance to find a life partner — or spend the rest of his life working as a gardener for couples.