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Photophobia

Oct 26, 2023 · 1h 11m
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Documentary
Drama

PLOT

On a cold February morning, 12-year-old Niki and his family arrive at the Kharkiv metro station to take shelter from the terrifying war raging outside. For Niki's family, daylight is synonymous with mortal danger, and the boy is not allowed to leave the station premises, living under the constant glow of their neon lights. While aimlessly wandering around the abandoned cars and full platforms, Niki meets Vika (11), and a new world opens up to him. As their bond strengthens, the children find the courage once again to feel the sun on their faces.

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CAST

Nikita Tyshchenko
Niki
Viktoriia Mats
Vika
Yana Yevdokymova
Niki's mother
Yevhenii Borshch
Niki's stepfather
Anna Tyshchenko
Anya
Vitaly Pavlovitch
Cowboy
Tatiana Valentynovna
Doctor
Directed by Pavol Pekarčík

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
SK
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
Punkchart films, Cinémotif Films, Arthouse Traffic, RTVS, Česká televize, Partizanfilm
Country
SK

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