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Lethargy (1983)

Lethargy poster
Original title
Летаргия
Directed by
Valeri Lonskoy
Genre
drama film
Country
Soviet Union
Runtime
1h 32m
Rating
3.3 of 10 from 3 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

A scientist grows fed up with his life after his career and personal relationships fall apart due to betrayal. He finds a new path through loss and quiet acts of bravery.

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What happens

Lethargy (Russian: Летаргия) is a 1983 Soviet drama film directed by Valeriy Lonskoy. The film tells the story of a disillusioned scientist, whose career and personal life are shattered by betrayal. He undergoes a profound awakening through a series of personal losses and self-reflective acts of courage. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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