Synopsis

A lonely young man begins a playful drinking game with a handsome stranger.

Director Biography – Aleksei Borovikov

Aleksei Borovikov is an award-winning film and video director. He began his career by working on regional and national television in Russia for over 15 years. In 2016, Aleksei graduated from Moscow Film School with a diploma in Film Directing. His portfolio to date includes short movies as well as music and promo/advert videos. Many of his works have earned audience recognition and festival awards around the globe. Currently, Aleksei is pursuing an MFA degree in Cinema Directing at Columbia College Chicago where he is the recipient of a full-tuition Graduate Fellowship and the Weisman Award for his thesis project.

Director Statement

Love is unavoidable. Even when we give up on our hopes, we still can meet it in unexpected times and places. Especially today, when people become freer in their preferences. The only challenge is to keep being open to it.