Grounded (Between Borders) (2026)
Three women. One border. A war that reshapes everything.
When war erupts in Ukraine, three women from different worlds collide at the Romanian border: an Italian woman searching for her missing husband and unborn child, a Romanian mother fighting to save her daughter, and a young Ukrainian surrogate forced to choose between survival and motherhood. Blending documentary reality with fiction, the film explores resilience, sacrifice, and the fragile bonds that emerge in times of conflict.
Cast
- Claudia Gerini - Francesca
- Isabela Neamțu - Teodora
- Bogdan Farcaș - Igor
- Anna Birzul - Ganna
- Dorian Boguță - Alexandru
- Ana Sofia Dascalescu - Spiridona
- Ion Sapdaru - Vasile
- Yuri Radionov - Ganna`s Husband
- Constantin Puscaru - Igor s Father
Screenplay
Themes
The Complexity of Mother-Daughter Bonds, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, Post-Traumatic Healing and Hope, Unwavering Faith and Hope, A Resilient Spirit Against All Odds
Keywords
refugee, border, survival, female protagonist, motherhood, sisterhood, resilience, war in ukraine, women, european cinema, docu-fiction, inspired by true events
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Grounded (Between Borders) about?
- When war erupts in Ukraine, three women from different worlds collide at the Romanian border: an Italian woman searching for her missing husband and unborn child, a Romanian mother fighting to save her daughter, and a young Ukrainian surrogate forced to choose between survival and motherhood. Blending documentary reality with fiction, the film explores resilience, sacrifice, and the fragile bonds that emerge in times of conflict.
- Who directed Grounded (Between Borders)?
- Grounded (Between Borders) was directed by Ligia Ciornei.
- Who stars in Grounded (Between Borders)?
- Grounded (Between Borders) stars Claudia Gerini, Isabela Neamțu, Bogdan Farcaș, Anna Birzul, Dorian Boguță, Ana Sofia Dascalescu.
- How long is Grounded (Between Borders)?
- Grounded (Between Borders) has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- What genre is Grounded (Between Borders)?
- Grounded (Between Borders) is a Drama, War, Thriller film.
- Where was Grounded (Between Borders) produced?
- Grounded (Between Borders) was produced in Romania, Ukraine.
- What are the themes of Grounded (Between Borders)?
- The themes of Grounded (Between Borders) include: The Complexity of Mother-Daughter Bonds, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, Post-Traumatic Healing and Hope, Unwavering Faith and Hope, A Resilient Spirit Against All Odds.