-15

The protagonist of Alexei, after 15 years in prison, is released on probation. He is assisted by a sympathetic social worker. Vilnius at night is full of provocative situations. It is difficult for Alexei to accept the new order. He restrains himself and tries not to follow the old bandit habits. Depressed by guilt, he tries to come to terms with his daughter Maja, who has become a prostitute. However, every attempt has failed.

Information

Year
2023
Genre
Fiction
Duration
28'
Production country
Lithuania
Dialogues
Lithuanian

Team

Producer
Lineta Lasiauskaitė
Script
Rinaldas Tomaševičius
Cinematographer
Nojus Drąsutis
Editors
Rinaldas Tomaševičius, Silvija Kuodytė
Sound
Vilius Daumantas
Composer
Natas Kunas
Cast
Sofija Gedgaudaitė, Marius Repšys
Production Company
Lietuvos muzikos ir teatro akademija

Contacts

Lineta Lasiauskaitė, LMTA

Director’s Biography

Rinaldas Tomaševičius

Rinaldas Tomaševičius is an emerging film director and screenwriter. Before starting his career as a film director, he experienced homelessness himself. Only 12 years ago he managed to escape his desperate situation. This experience is the main inspiration for his films. Rinaldas is most interested in the stories of people who do not conform to social norms. He is personally committed to helping those on the “margins” to integrate into society. For many years has been volunteering in various organisations helping ex-prisoners and drug addicts. His short films “The Last Generation” and “-15” have successfully toured international festivals. Rinaldas graduated from the Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre in 2022. Bachelor’s degree in Film Directing, and in 2024 – Master’s degree.



Filmography:

Last time / Paskutinis kartas (2021, short fiction)

Home sweet home / Namai namučiai (short documentary)

-15 / -15  (2022, short fiction)

A Lifelike Fairy Tale / Pasaka kaip gyvenimas (2025, hybrid drama)

After Fentanyl / Po fentanilio (2025, short documentary)