Out from the Ashes (2024)

A Family's Story of Survival During the Ukraine War

Out from the Ashes (2024) poster

Milena, a young woman from Ukraine, who along with her mother and grandmother (and cat), desperately struggle to escape their war- torn home while an army of supporters on the opposite side of the world fight to keep them safe. Milena survived the destruction of Mariupol, cowering for a month in the basement of a bombed-out building, watching her home and history burn. She managed to contact Ken Pontac, long-time Facebook friend and father figure. Their conversations bolstered Milena's spirits while Ken listened with growing apprehension.

Director: Brandon Katcher
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 88 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Brandon Katcher
Editing: Brandon Katcher
Production: Lost Summit Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Український
Original Language: en

Keywords

refugee camp, social media, facebook, russian invasion of ukraine (2022), mariupol, ukraine

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Out from the Ashes about?
Milena, a young woman from Ukraine, who along with her mother and grandmother (and cat), desperately struggle to escape their war- torn home while an army of supporters on the opposite side of the world fight to keep them safe. Milena survived the destruction of Mariupol, cowering for a month in the basement of a bombed-out building, watching her home and history burn. She managed to contact Ken Pontac, long-time Facebook friend and father figure. Their conversations bolstered Milena's spirits while Ken listened with growing apprehension.
Who directed Out from the Ashes?
Out from the Ashes was directed by Brandon Katcher.
Who stars in Out from the Ashes?
Out from the Ashes stars Milena Barshatskaya, Ken Pontac, Leo Hmelnitsky, Anna Logvinova.
How long is Out from the Ashes?
Out from the Ashes has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
What genre is Out from the Ashes?
Out from the Ashes is a Documentary film.
Where was Out from the Ashes produced?
Out from the Ashes was produced in United States of America.