The Roots Are Bitter
2016, Lithuanian. Directed by Domas Petronis.
A desperate couple tries to conceive a baby, unfortunately, Vytas is infertile. They look for a solution and get creative in the process, trying out weirder and weirder methods. This situation slowly forces Vytas to question his masculinity. The story reflects relationship problems of a messed up couple.
- Runtime
- 0h 17m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Lithuanian
- Rated
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- Released
- 3 November 2016
- Original title
- Šaknys karčios
- Country
- Lithuania
- Written by
- Domas Petronis
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The Roots Are Bitter runs 17 minutes (0h 17m).
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The Roots Are Bitter isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 3 November 2016. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Roots Are Bitter?
If you liked The Roots Are Bitter, try Hungry Hearts, All Day and a Night, What Maisie Knew.
Who directed The Roots Are Bitter?
The Roots Are Bitter (2016) was directed by Domas Petronis and stars Giedrius Kiela, Justina Nemanytė, Saulius Čiučelis.