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Hijacked Life
In 1970, a teenager and his father hijack a Soviet airplane in search of freedom, igniting a 50-year odyssey across three continents – until, in 2002 in California, the son kills his father.
It was the first successful plane hijacking in the Soviet Union – and the beginning of a twisted father–son odyssey. In 1970, a father hijacks a Soviet jet with his 15-year-old son. A stewardess dies, Cold War powers clash, and in 1976 the pair slip west to the United States. But America isn't freedom – it's just a new cockpit, with Dad still at the controls. In 2002, the son snaps, kills him, and serves 20 years. Released in 2023, now homeless in Los Angeles, he asks:What is freedom worth when the cost is everything?
Main country of production
Lithuania
Andrius Lekavicius directed documentary features and docuseries that have captivated a wide audience with their compelling narratives. A dedicated runner, Andrius trains his stamina through marathons to stay focused during long filmmaking projects. Alumni of Berlinale Talents and IDFAcademy.
Jurgita Rakauskaitė is a Lithuanian producer with a BA in journalism and 10+ years in TV and film. In 2015 she founded MAKE IT HAPPEN, producing films, TV formats, documentaries, and Lithuania’s first animated series Babookums. She believes strong content is the key to success.