The Hermit

36 min

(drama)

Director: Cristian Dinu
Screenplay: Cristian Dinu
Producer: OrtoFilm & Pro Vita
Runtime: 36 min.

Romania, 2026

Synopsis: On a winter day, an accident on a frozen mountain brings together two people who might otherwise have never met: Lucian, a fan of UTVs and mountain adventures, and Gabriel, a hermit᾽s apprentice. Two opposite worlds collide in the hermit's cell, and all three individuals begin to see themselves through each other᾽s eyes. Taking shelter in Father Ilarie's cell, the two young men unconsciously begin to step into one another's world. Caught between the speed and freedom of the mountain on one hand, and the stillness of a life dedicated to one's neighbor on the other, this meeting fundamentally alters the trajectory of their lives. The film is conceived as a four-episode miniseries, with each part holding a distinct story while tracking the continuous evolution of the characters.