Bubble gum is a 2017 Bulgarian drama comedy film directed by Stanislav Todorov-Rogi from a screenplay by Lyubomir Mladenov. The film premiered in Bulgaria on December 9, 2017.
The film follows Kalin and Bilyana, two people who were childhood friends in Sofia in the 1980s. They promise each other that they will get married, but life separates them. Twenty-five years later, they meet again and have five days to remember the past, the lost dreams and the unspoken words.
„Bubble gum“" is full of nostalgia and warmth - a film that takes the viewer back to childhood, to those small moments that shape the whole of life. The film shows that sometimes what is left unsaid remains stronger than words.
The movie "„Bubble gum“" was received by the audience with a great deal of sympathy, especially because of its nostalgic charge and proximity to the reality of Bulgarian childhood in the 80s and 90s. Viewers often note that the feeling of authenticity comes from the small details - the games, the neighborhood atmosphere, the first loves and the genuine friendship.
The film received critical praise for the performances of Ivan Yurukov and Teodora Duhovnikova, as well as for the sincerity of the script. However, some reviewers pointed out that the film sometimes leans too heavily on nostalgia and fails to develop deep enough conflicts.
However, "„Bubble gum“" has established itself as one of the warmest and most beloved Bulgarian films in recent years, which continues to gather an audience thirsty for stories with a human face.
