Dice-Ching-O-Mat

Description

A mysterious lift-like structure confines Vilis, a scholar of Asian studies in his fifties. As he struggles to remember his identity, an intercom instructs him to leave through a red door and seek out a green door beyond. This leads him into Vilnius, where the city is under the constraints of the 2020 pandemic lockdown. Despite reuniting with his wife and three adult children, Vilis feels disconnected from them, experiencing a profound sense of alienation as he searches for the elusive green door. The film, set to release in 2026, features a cast that includes Dainius Gavenonis and Adelė Šuminskaitė. As Vilis attempts to understand his place within his family, tensions rise and relationships begin to fracture. The narrative unfolds with a blend of dark humor and dramatic tension, highlighting the challenges of reconnection amid chaos.