WINDLESS

After a long absence, Koko returns to the village where he grew up, to sell his deceased father's apartment. What at first appears to be a sober undertaking evolves into a journey of self-discovery, one in which Koko must re-examine the past and his repressed memories. The village is marked by decay and extreme ageing. An ambitious new mayor is attempting to revive the region with luxury real estate development, a plan which also threatens to tear up the family cemetery plot. Koko meets old acquaintances of his father, who describe the latter as an honourable yet lonely man – an image that Koko calls into question. As he processes his family history, he must face up to his decision to leave his father behind back then. WINDLESS is a profound character study about trauma and fatherhood. With a subtle touch, the film sheds light on the interplay between memory, loss and the search for identity. Cameraman Orlin Ruevski captured the story in an unconventional 1:1 format – a tight frame that reflects Koko's emotional constriction and inner strife.