We Are Living on the Edge

About This Movie

We Are Living on the Edge is a raw glimpse into rural life in Belarus. It captures the stark reality of villagers clinging to their homes as the Neman River erodes their land. The documentary is intimate, letting the voices of the locals—like that peasant woman from Dubna—resonate through their simple yet profound reflections on loss and resilience. There's a subtle, heavy atmosphere as the camera lingers on their day-to-day struggles, emphasizing the slow pace of life and the ever-looming threat from nature. It's not flashy; it relies on genuine performances and the haunting beauty of the landscape. In a way, it makes you ponder about what home really means when it's literally slipping away.

Belarusian rural lifeThemes of loss and resilienceUnique perspective on environmental issues