Shards of Light
2025•1h 33m•Released
DocumentaryWar
The residents of Bucha, Ukraine, are rebuilding their city from the rubble after surviving the horrors of Russian occupation. A newly married couple, a schoolgirl, a city official, and an elderly housewife have all endured the painful experiences of war, yet they manage to hold onto hope and solidarity. But how do you rebuild in the wake of growing trauma, especially with war still raging in your country? As time hopes for a peaceful life fade, they must grapple with mounting tensions within their communities. Shot over a three-year period, the film is a follow-up to When Spring Came To Bucha, as five protagonists navigate the complex terrain of inner conflicts, trauma, and a longing for justice, posing questions about the future of a society at war.
Director
Mila Teshaieva
Languages
Russian, Ukrainian
Studio
Wild Films
Production
Company
Wild Films
Company
Quiet Talks
Producer
Mila Teshaieva
Producer
Marcus Lenz
Producer
Patrick Waldmann
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