Don't Fear Me!

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Albert, Vladimir, and Aleksandra all live in self-imposed exile in a leper colony. They contracted the disease when young and left their families because of the shame and burden they would bring. Albert wants to rekindle his artistic work and begin sculpting again. Aleksandra lives with Vladimir. Her primary goal is get him to stop drinking.

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