fiction feature film
In the midst of war in Kyiv, Tina and Yuri, a young couple, face a tough choice: flee for safety or stay to support their country. Yuri, at risk of being drafted, leans towards leaving, while Tina feels a strong need to stay and help out. Their differing decisions strain their relationship, highlighting the complex moral challenges that war brings.
CREATIVE TEAM
CHRISTINA TYNKEVYSH, scriptwriter
Christina was raised in Kyiv, Ukraine and graduated from University of the Arts London (UK). Her debut feature, “How Is Katia?” premiered at the 75th Locarno Film Festival, where it won two awards and was subsequently shown at 30+ festivals worldwide. She is an alumna of renowned programs like Berlinale Talents, Midpoint, MFI, AGORA, EAVE, EWA, New Horizons Studio+, and is a member of the European Film Academy.
Filmography:
"HOW IS KATIA?" (2022, feature, premiere Locarno IFF, Switzerland)
"GENERATION ’91" (2019, documentary, premiere DOXA, Canada)
"SOLATIUM" (2019, short, premiere Atlanta IFF, USA)
"KRAINA" (2016, documentary short, premiere Atlanta IFF, USA), Academy Awards 2017 long-list
"THE VOICE OF THE OLD SEA" (2014, short)
SERGEI KONNOV, producer
Sergei is a media industry executive with over 17 years of experience in financing, production and general management as well as in legal matters. He graduated from Kiev State University with a Master’s in Law (1991).
In 1995 – 2005 he was a lawyer to major Ukrainian TV station, later – the Chairman of the Supervisory Board. As a partner in a law firm he represented various local and international clients in the media business, including consulting and litigation.
Since 2006 he is a co-founder of one of the largest Ukrainian media groups – Film.UA. Since 2021 he is the owner and CEO of Highbit Limited, an independent production company (Cyprus).
Sergei is the founder and the director of Bobritsa Film Festival (Ukraine).
FILMOGRAPHY:
2023 "THE GLASS HOUSE", a feature film by Taras DRON, producer. Premiered at Warsaw International Film Festival.
2022 "HOW IS KATIA?’" a feature film by Christina TYNKEVYCH, producer. Premiered at the 75th Locarno Film Festival in 2022, where it won two awards and was subsequently shown at 30+ festivals worldwide.
2021 "DZHURA, the KING’S SON", a feature film by Taras HOIDA, UA, producer.