The Activist

Category: WORK IN PROGRESS

Stage of Production: In Editing / Post-Production

Production Countries: Lithuania

Director: Romas Zabarauskas

Tagline:

A young man infiltrates a radical neo-Nazi group to find the killer of his LGBT+ activist boyfriend.

Synopsis:

Andrius, a young print worker, questions his boyfriend Deividas' activism and fears the looming threat of neo-Nazis. When he returns home one evening to discover Deividas murdered, Andrius is devastated. Disheartened by society's apathy and the police's inaction, he embarks on a quest to find the killer himself. Andrius seeks help from Rainbow Kaunas, the organization Deividas led, but the activists are reluctant, fearing damage to their reputation. Two members offer their support: wealthy gay activist Bernardas and empathetic trans activist Jonas. While Bernardas attempts to hack into Deividas' smartphone for clues, Jonas helps Andrius toughen up to infiltrate the suspected neo-Nazi group. Throughout the dangerous journey, Andrius discovers the true meaning of activism, acknowledging the values of his late boyfriend. As Andrius delves deeper, he uncovers a web of unexpected intrigue. Faced with a moral dilemma, will Andrius dare to stand up for what’s right, risking his safety further?

Project representatives:

Romas Zabarauskas (Director and Producer)