The Lawyer (2020)

The Lawyer (2020) poster

Marius is a highly successful lawyer based in Vilnius. He becomes obsessed with Ali, a handsome Syrian refugee he first encounters in an online chatroom run out of Belgrade. Marius is rich and enjoys a vibrant social and cultural life. Nevertheless, he feels that something is missing from it. The journey from Lithuania to Serbia is a relatively short one, but can the two navigate their way through the gulf that separates their very different lives? And how do they deal with the precarious obstacles of the physical borders that stand between them? Written and directed by Romas Zabarauskas, The Lawyer questions assumptions about what it means to be an immigrant and the possibilities offered by life in contemporary Europe.

Director: Romas Zabarauskas
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 97 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Ieva Marija Baranauskaite
Editing: Ieva Veiverytė
Production: Naratyvas
Country: Lithuania
Language: English, Lietuvių
Original Language: lt

Themes

LGBT Identity and Love Struggle, LGBTQ+ Stories

Keywords

refugee, bisexuality, lithuania, lgbt, bisexual man, syrian refugee, gay theme

Trailer

The Lawyer Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Lawyer about?
Marius is a highly successful lawyer based in Vilnius. He becomes obsessed with Ali, a handsome Syrian refugee he first encounters in an online chatroom run out of Belgrade. Marius is rich and enjoys a vibrant social and cultural life. Nevertheless, he feels that something is missing from it. The journey from Lithuania to Serbia is a relatively short one, but can the two navigate their way through the gulf that separates their very different lives? And how do they deal with the precarious obstacles of the physical borders that stand between them? Written and directed by Romas Zabarauskas, The Lawyer questions assumptions about what it means to be an immigrant and the possibilities offered by life in contemporary Europe.
Who directed The Lawyer?
The Lawyer was directed by Romas Zabarauskas.
Who stars in The Lawyer?
The Lawyer stars Eimutis Kvoščiauskas, Doğaç Yıldız, Darya Ekamasova, Denisas Kolomyckis, Danilas Pavilionis, Neringa Bulotaitė.
How long is The Lawyer?
The Lawyer has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
What genre is The Lawyer?
The Lawyer is a Drama, Romance film.
Where was The Lawyer produced?
The Lawyer was produced in Lithuania.
What are the themes of The Lawyer?
The themes of The Lawyer include: LGBT Identity and Love Struggle, LGBTQ+ Stories.