Sand in Your Hair

Dec 19, 2025

1h 46m

★ 7.0

Overview

Malvina, a once celebrated ballerina now in her mid-eighties, now languishes in a monotonous routine. After she unexpectedly meets Kipras, a talented painter of her age, he becomes the catalyst for change. Together, they defy society's expectations about seniors, transcending age and challenging taboos. As they escape from relatives and institutions, they discover that freedom isn't merely physical; it's about breaking free from invisible chains. Their journey unfolds as a pas de deux – a dance of resilience, rebellion and redemption.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Fralita Films

Sand in Your Hair Trailers

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Cast

Malvina

Jūratė Onaitytė

Kipras

Liubomiras Laucevičius

Vincentas

Juozas Budraitis

Malvina (middle age)

Aušra Pukelytė

Vincentas (middle age)

Mantas Vaitiekūnas

Maja

Laima Akstinaitė

Maja's husband

Chris Leaney

Nurse Genute

Margarita Žiemelytė

Retirement Home Director

Eglė Mikulionytė

Asta Kaniušonienė

Vytautas Kuliešius

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