Butterflies

Alexey documents his daily life and search for a partner as part of a film project. While he is open about his sexuality with his peers, he faces a difficult relationship with his mother, who struggles to accept his identity. During a visit to her, Alexey confronts this tension by admitting his preferences and telling her not to expect grandchildren. Later, while attending a film festival dedicated to Tarkovsky, he meets a local man named Grisha, leading to a passionate short-term romance.

This 2016 Russian production was written and directed by Dmitriy Kubasov. The documentary drama features a cast of 26 credited performers, including Alexey Artemiev, Gregory Orlov, and Alexey Bokov appearing as themselves. Produced by 17+4, the film has a total runtime of 79 minutes. On IMDb, the movie holds a rating of 6.8/10 based on 24 votes.