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I Need the Handshakes

202018mMovieDocumentary

An old woman lives in a remote village in Belarus. As the end of her live approaches, she starts to read the worn-out notebooks of her daughter. Together we go on a journey to the unknown world of a person who is abandoned and forgotten by everybody.

DirectorAndrei Kutsila

ProducerBeata Krasicka

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Not available in United States

Streaming in 1 other country

I Need the Handshakes isn't on any streaming service in United States right now, but it's available in Poland. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Andrei Kutsila

Taссiana Babryckaya

Self (uncredited)

Valiantsina Babryckaya

Self (uncredited)

Svetlana Anikej

(voice) (uncredited)

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I Need the Handshakes — streaming FAQ

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No, I Need the Handshakes is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026.

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