Darya Shumakova

Hold Your Hand

Vanya and Sonya got married early-contrary to the superstition that early marriage leads to a quick divorce. A year after the birth of their daughter, they go out together to the pub and there they quarrel-it would seem, just like that. But Sonya takes the situation seriously and leaves the house, leaving a note to Vanya – "we must break up". But they will only be able to live without each other for one day – a day of memories and sadness. During this day, they will understand that nothing is more important than being together.

Amethyst

The young wife dies instantly and absurdly in his arms. After death, it seems to him everywhere, leading him into the pool of death. To unwind, he goes to the dead of season at the sea-to the place where they first made love, succumbing to an instant flash of attraction. Dreams, memories and fantasies become his curse – he lives in the past. But one day his dreams and visions come true. A woman who looks like his wife will appear on the embankment, so that he will forever part with the image of his deceased wife.

Feeling the Shadow

St. Petersburg streets. Cloudy day. The inflamed consciousness. The feeling of an invisible presence of somebody behind you. Who you want to be. your shadow... The shadow challenges you. All you have to do is figure out who really exists-you or your shadow.