1.2 Million

The film is inspired by personal experiences. Born in Russia, and having moved away to the Netherlands at the age of seven, the separation from my family prompted me to explore the themes of loneliness and human connection.

1.2 MILLION is a work of fiction, but the social reality behind it is very real, as millions of seniors grapple with the loneliness, neglect and isolation that comes from living alone, often forgotten by society or their busy relatives. Often neglected as a population block by institutions who may focus on younger, more profitable groups for various reasons, many seniors go for an entire month without meaningful human contact, according to charity Age UK.