The World Is Big and Salvation Lurks Around the Corner (2008)

The World Is Big and Salvation Lurks Around the Corner (2008) is a mesmerizing tale that explores the profound depths of identity, memory, and destiny through the simple, yet intricate game of backgammon. This journey begins with Alex, a young man who, after a catastrophic car accident in Germany, loses all recollections of his name and his past, including his love and his Bulgarian roots. In this fog of forgotten existence, emerges his grandfather, Bai Dan, who leaves no stone unturned to rekindle the memories lost within Alex. He orchestrates a spiritual voyage for his grandson, a journey back in time and space, to the land of his origin - Bulgaria, crossing the length and breadth of Europe. The tool for this expedition is not just physical travel but the game of backgammon - a game as simple as it is complex, mirroring the nuances of life itself. As the dice roll and the game unfolds, Alex begins to piece together fragments of his forgotten past. The game becomes a metaphorical pathway, guiding him towards self-realization and acceptance. The World is Big and Salvation Lurks Around the Corner embodies the essence of life as a game delicately balanced on the knife-edge of chance and skill. It reminds us that while destiny may be the dice we hold, it's our choices and actions that truly define us.

The World Is Big and Salvation Lurks Around the Corner is a drama movie featuring Miki Manojlović.

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