Pencil, The (2019)

Rated N/R, Drama, 92 Minutes

Antonina, an artist from Saint Petersburg, follows her husband, a political prisoner, to the deep north province of Russia. As she starts teaching art in a local school, she finds herself opposed by a twelve-year-old boy, Misha, whose brother is a feared local gang leader.

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  • 01/19/2020
  • Metro 4
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Reviewed on January 16, 2020 by Jon Kaye

Summary

8.0 out of 10 - (Leasha)
7.5 - Interesting story with a terrific lead. (Meryl B.)
6.0 - Dreary with some muddled plot points. (Pam G.)

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