All That Is Solid Melts Into Air

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Set in 1986 Russia, the narrative weaves together the lives of a nine-year-old piano prodigy who plays in silence, his aunt concealing her dissident history while working in a factory, and a surgeon engrossed in his profession to escape his troubled marriage. These interconnected stories reveal the struggles and aspirations of individuals living under the weight of a repressive regime, highlighting themes of creativity, resilience, and the complexities of personal relationships amidst societal constraints.