Everyone, step out of the frame!

How do you carry on when your best friend has been taken away to another continent for good? After Dimka’s departure, Matvey’s world seems to fall apart: his parents don’t understand him, his older brother teases him endlessly, some classmates mock him, whilst others try to bend him to their will. In desperation, Matvey decides to drop out of school. Unexpectedly, his brother comes to his aid and gets Matvey a job at a television studio. A new, interesting, though far from easy, life begins — with all the hustle and bustle, the weight of responsibility, new problems and new acquaintances, not all of whom are pleasant. One day, whilst defending a girl who has become a true friend to him, Matvey pulls the crossbow string back with all his might…
Age rating: 12+
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