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Mirror
A dying man in his forties recalls his childhood, his mother, the war and personal moments that tell of and juxtapose pivotal moments in Soviet history with daily life.
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Vladimir Usatenko Himself - Chernobyl Liquidator
Alexander Syrota Himself - Former Pripyat Resident
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