Set in Latvia during World War II, The Chronicles of Melanie follows the journey of a woman named Melanie who is deported to Siberia by the Soviet Union. She endures harsh conditions, forced labor, and extreme poverty, all while trying to protect her son and stay alive. This powerful and emotional film depicts the struggles and resilience of those who faced the horrors of the Gulag.
The documentary is based on the director's mother and aunt (twin sisters) who grew up under the terrors of Soviet occupation in Estonia. The film itself is a mix of personal memories of the occupation/Stalin's concentration camps and old footage.
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