Masquerade

DEBUT short

Directed by: Ivan Kudryashov
Year of production: 2024
Country of origin: Russia
Runtime: 28 min 04 sec
Genre: drama

The elderly clown, Uncle Valya, is a beloved figure in the public eye and the soul of the city. In childhood, his son, a deputy, was often referred to as "the son of the clown", so Valentin decided to leave the circus in order to avoid interfering with his son's career. However, Uncle Val still wants to continue bringing joy to people after his passing. He knows how to achieve this, but will his son agree with his request and will his final dream come true, preserving his legacy after his death?