Guests

This documentary follows Aliaksiej Ščadroŭ, a former Belarusian paramedic who witnessed the poor treatment of homeless people while working in emergency services. After spending time in prison and experiencing a period of homelessness himself, Ščadroŭ shifted his perspective on life. He eventually established an unofficial shelter in the village of Aliaksandraŭka, where he provided care for disabled and impoverished individuals and helped them recover legal documents to reintegrate into society. The film examines the conflict that arose when local authorities opposed his efforts.

Directed by Andrei Kutsila, Guests is the second film in a series of works that includes Enough! To Freedom... and Where You Belong, both released around the same period. The production was a collaboration between Belarus and Poland, produced by Belsat TV. The film features Aliaksei Shchadrou appearing as himself. With a runtime of 61 minutes, the movie provides a focused look at Ščadroŭ's transition from a state employee to a community provider for the marginalized.