synopsis
A 9-year-old refugee from Ukraine rethinks the experience of her childhood, now overshadowed by war. This film is a poetic exploration of the human spirit, resilience, and the transformative power of art in the face of unimaginable trauma.
cast & crew
The project started as a collaboration between sisters and a mother, aiming to explore their experience of the war. Veronika shared her encounter with war and the story of leaving her life behind. Yevgeniya, as the filmmaker, transformed this concept into a project to initiate conversations about the impact of war on the younger generations of Ukrainians. Yuliya Regent, a producer and vital part of the team that worked on the inception of the idea, organized, and created seemingly impossible, keeping the team on track. During their research, Yevgeniya and Yuliya discovered the exceptional artist Laura Marti, whose breathtaking music elevated the film to new heights. Elena Tita also joined the project, providing it with captured pain and emotions through her pictures of children affected by the war. Elena is one of the brave journalists who transitioned from her previous life to become a front-line war photographer, fearlessly capturing horrors from the heart of the action.
Yevgeniya Regent
Director & Creator
Veronika Regent
Main Character
Laura Marti
Score Composer
Elena Tita
Photographer
The film received overwhelming praise, earning standing ovations during its pre-premiere screenings and generating significant buzz at various events and fundraisers. Not only did it captivate audiences, but the documentary also garnered numerous prestigious awards from renowned film festivals. It was honored with the BEST FILM about a SOCIAL ISSUE AWARD at the STUDENT WORLD IMPACT FILM FESTIVAL, the largest student film festival worldwide. This year, the festival received an astounding 13 868 SUBMISSIONS from 120 COUNTRIES.