Vera, a talented but troubled teenage artist, navigates the complexities of her rocky home as she finds herself drawn into a dangerous world of petty crime and risky relationships. She must confront her own identity and desires, ultimately facing a decision between staying in her familiar environment or pursuing her artistic dreams.
A young Russian-American artist caught between her immigrant roots and her American dreams. Living with a single mother who hustles to get by and also caught up with the young Russian teens and her bad boy crush, Vlad.
Coming of AgeCrimeDanceDrug/Alcohol AbuseUrbanViolence
Time Period: 20th CenturyStory Location: USATarget Audience: Adult | Young AdultA layered portrait of youth caught in cycles of crime and hardship, all while exploring themes of family loyalty, survival, and the thirst for a better life.
