People & Things (2024)

2028. As Ukraine celebrates its victory in the war, Olena is called to identify her husband's remains.

People & Things (2024) poster

A mass grave was discovered in the small town in eastern Ukraine as consequence of the 2022 Russian invasion. Olena (34) arrives with her daughter Kira (8) and boyfriend Tymur (31) to collect the DNA test result of her missing husband Ilya. During two days, Olena will not only find out if her husband is alive, but in addition to confronting the past, she also will be faced with the most important one - the present.

Director: Damian Kosowski
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 20 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Aleksander Pozdnyakov
Editing: Natalia Jachec
Production: Studio Munka, Stowarzyszenie Filmowców Polskich, Studio Filmowe Indeks, Zohan Zofia Kochan, Fundacja Wide Shot, Wojewódzki Dom Kultury w Rzeszowie
Country: Poland
Language: Український
Original Language: pl

Themes

The Complexity of Mother-Daughter Bonds, Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Reflections on Life and Death, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering

Keywords

mother, corpse, death, motherhood, woman centric, mother and daughter, ukraine, war, women

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is People & Things about?
A mass grave was discovered in the small town in eastern Ukraine as consequence of the 2022 Russian invasion. Olena (34) arrives with her daughter Kira (8) and boyfriend Tymur (31) to collect the DNA test result of her missing husband Ilya. During two days, Olena will not only find out if her husband is alive, but in addition to confronting the past, she also will be faced with the most important one - the present.
Who directed People & Things?
People & Things was directed by Damian Kosowski.
Who stars in People & Things?
People & Things stars Oksana Cherkashyna, Kira Makidon, Stanislav Voitsekhovskyi, Grażyna Misiorowska.
How long is People & Things?
People & Things has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
What genre is People & Things?
People & Things is a Drama film.
Where was People & Things produced?
People & Things was produced in Poland.
What are the themes of People & Things?
The themes of People & Things include: The Complexity of Mother-Daughter Bonds, Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Reflections on Life and Death, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering.