It’s easy to feel like you don’t belong anywhere, especially if your family immigrated to the United States when you were just a small child. Russian American pianist Polina Cherezova plumbs her mind and soul to better understand her roots and love for music, all while questioning what it means to feel stuck between her Russian and American identities—especially after her younger sister makes a big move back to their family’s native land.
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Dueling dreams
Two sisters chase art to opposite sides of the world.
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