Overview

The film, adapted from a script by Kyiv playwright Oleksandr Steshenko, who has Down syndrome, critiques society’s norms through the lens of Ukrainian and Russian family dramas. Steshenko, active with Kyiv’s Parostky Theatre, uses TV drama conventions in his play to expose societal dysfunction. The film retains Steshenko’s unique language and employs soap opera aesthetics, including local TV stars, to convey estrangement, portraying society as a chaotic conflict.

1. Oleksandr Steshenko

   Director

2. Kateryna Libkind

   Director

3. Pavlo Yurov

   Director

4. Roman Khimei

   Director

5. Yarema Malashchuk

   Director