Chasing Solace
2015, 82 minutes
An American befriends a Lithuanian local, prompting a journey neither will forget.
After arriving in the port city of Klaipeda, an American traveler comes across a Lithuanian woman with thick skin. Through coffee and a meal, the two grow on one another and through her suggestion, agree to spend the rest of the man's journey together. Heading for the major attractions such as the Hill of Crosses and the capital of Vilnius, the two unexpectedly face external obstacles, prompting them to reveal their true selves and fears. As the trip progresses, the two find themselves in unfamiliar emotional territory. Knowing their time is limited but their possibilities endless, a decision has to be made about what the future will look like for the two. Despite their connection and obvious affection, the bittersweet tale of encountering friendship when we least expect it will remind us that in life sometimes the simplest story has the most complex emotions.
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