Synopsis

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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Director
Pavol Pekarčík, Ivan Ostrochovský
Producer
Kristýna Michálek Květová, Tomáš Michálek, Ivan Ostrochovský, Albert Malinovský, Katarína Tomková
Story
Pavol Pekarčík, Ivan Ostrochovský
Screenplay
Marek Leščák, Pavol Pekarčík, Ivan Ostrochovský
DoP
Pavol Pekarčík, Ivan Ostrochovský
Editor
Martin Piga, Pavol Pekarčík, Ivan Ostrochovský
Music
Roman Kurhan, Michal Novinski
Sound
Jakub Jurásek, Dušan Kozák 
Cast
Anna Tiščenko, Nikita Tiščenko, Viktorija Mac, Jana Jevdokimova, Jevgenij Boršč
Production
Punkchart films (SK), Cinémotif Films (CZ)
Co-production
Rozhlas a televízia Slovenska (SK), Arthouse Traffic (UA), Česká televize (CZ), partizanfilm (SK)
Support
Slovak Audiovisual Fund, Czech Film Fund, Ministerstvo kultúry SR
World premiere
Giornate degli Autori 2023, Italy
Release
SK: 10/2023, Filmtopia
Festivals
Fimotor Michaela Čajková michaela@filmotor.com +420 721 006 421
Sales
Fimotor Michaela Čajková michaela@filmotor.com +420 721 006 421
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