Children
Synopsis
The sequel to the documentary film WOMEN delves into the lives of Ukrainian children who fled their homeland with their mothers because of the war. Three years have passed since they began adapting to life in the UK. How has the war changed them? What have they lost and what have they gained in their new home?
Through the stories of Mariia, Sonya, Manya and Timofii, the film explores how children experience emigration, build new lives, integrate into society and dream about their futures. The film offers insight into the strength of family bonds, cultural identity and the resilience of young minds. The deep connection between mother and child is the heart of this film, showing how love becomes the anchor that helps them navigate life between two worlds.
Details
- Year
- 2025
- Type of project
- Shorts
- Running time
- 49 min 34 sec
- Format
- Digital, HD (4K)
- Director
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Lora Arkhypenko
- Producer
- Lora Arkhypenko
- Co-Producer
- Olia Yenko
- Executive Producer
- Lora Arkhypenko
- Editor
- Andrii Kireiev
- Director of Photography
- Lora Arkhypenko
- Principal cast
- With contributions from: Sofiia Arkhypenko, Daria Dmytriieva, Manya Dmytriieva, Oksana Pobudzey, Sofiia Pobudzey, Mariia Pobudzey, Maryna Chukanova, Tymofii Chukanov, Olesia Tanaka, Laura Fisher, Amanda Jones, Cinty Yarnell, Tim Hodgkinson, Annabel Foulger
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Production Status
Production Company
Lora Arkhypenko
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