A PLACE FAR FROM HOME, directed by Diana Mashanova, will have its West Coast Premiere at the Mammoth Lakes Film Festival 2025 in California.
The international narrative feature — a poignant tale centered on a young boy named Olezhka living in a Siberian orphanage — is scheduled to screen with the short film MAD on Thursday, May 22 at 2:00 PM in the Sierra Center Screening Room. The film is presented with English subtitles and runs approximately 71 minutes.
Set against the stark surroundings of life in an orphanage, A PLACE FAR FROM HOME follows Olezhka, a nine‑year‑old boy whose sole aspiration is to be adopted despite his indifference to those around him. His presence quietly affects those he encounters, revealing emotional depths and human longing.
The Mammoth Lakes Film Festival — a five‑day celebration of independent cinema held annually in the Eastern Sierra — showcases feature films, shorts, and premieres from around the world
The international narrative feature — a poignant tale centered on a young boy named Olezhka living in a Siberian orphanage — is scheduled to screen with the short film MAD on Thursday, May 22 at 2:00 PM in the Sierra Center Screening Room. The film is presented with English subtitles and runs approximately 71 minutes.
Set against the stark surroundings of life in an orphanage, A PLACE FAR FROM HOME follows Olezhka, a nine‑year‑old boy whose sole aspiration is to be adopted despite his indifference to those around him. His presence quietly affects those he encounters, revealing emotional depths and human longing.
The Mammoth Lakes Film Festival — a five‑day celebration of independent cinema held annually in the Eastern Sierra — showcases feature films, shorts, and premieres from around the world
