U.S. Premiere

About This Film

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Festival Year: 2025
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Run Time: 84 Minutes
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Film Type: Feature
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Animated: No
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Countr(ies): Ukraine
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Language: Ukrainian
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English Subtitles: Yes
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Captions: None

Film Overview

US PREMIEREIn this claustrophobic thriller ripped from the headlines, newlyweds Olya and Taras are just getting settled into their new Kiev home when the Russians attack. Now they must stay perfectly silent within the confines of their apartment—cut off from the outside world—without tipping off the invading forces of their presence.February 23, 2022, a small town near Kyiv. Taras (35) and Olia (32) spend the first night in their new apartment. At dawn, they awake to explosions, having failed to leave town in time. Meanwhile, Russian troops have arranged headquarters in their building. The couple finds themselves trapped in their flat with no electricity, water, or mobile connection. For the next five days, Taras and Olia will explore the black abyss of real intimacy between two people and face crucial existential questions while in mortal danger.Content Warning: This film contains material that may be difficult for some viewers. Viewer discretion is advised.

Film Contact: Reason8 Films

Cast & Crew

Directed By

Zhanna Ozirna

Produced By

Dmytro Sukhanov

Screenwriting

Zhanna Ozirna

Cinematographers

Volodymyr Usyk

Editors

Zhanna Ozirna, Philip Sotnychenko

Principal Cast

Ira Nirsha, Roman Lutskyi