Second Chance (2013)

Second Chance (2013) poster

Second Chance tells a story of Ukrainian orphaned children and the Canadian volunteers who spend their summers working along side them. The film follows first time volunteer and filmmaker, Adriana Luhovy, as she learns about the children and becomes witness to their strengths and resilience. Converging in Yaremche in the Carpathian Mountains of Ukraine, over 500 orphaned children come together from all over the country. At first quiet and fearful, they learn to trust one another and their counsellors. By countering heartbreaking statistics - 60% of orphaned girls are trafficked within the first year of leaving the orphanage; 50% of boys end up in jail; 10% commit suicide - the volunteers are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of orphaned Ukrainian children.

Director: Adriana Luhovy
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 53 min
Release Date:

Screenplay

Country: Canada, Ukraine
Language: English, Український
Original Language: en

Keywords

chance, volunteer, orphan, second chance, carpathian mountains

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Adriana Luhovy
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Second Chance about?
Second Chance tells a story of Ukrainian orphaned children and the Canadian volunteers who spend their summers working along side them. The film follows first time volunteer and filmmaker, Adriana Luhovy, as she learns about the children and becomes witness to their strengths and resilience. Converging in Yaremche in the Carpathian Mountains of Ukraine, over 500 orphaned children come together from all over the country. At first quiet and fearful, they learn to trust one another and their counsellors. By countering heartbreaking statistics - 60% of orphaned girls are trafficked within the first year of leaving the orphanage; 50% of boys end up in jail; 10% commit suicide - the volunteers are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of orphaned Ukrainian children.
Who directed Second Chance?
Second Chance was directed by Adriana Luhovy.
How long is Second Chance?
Second Chance has a runtime of 53m (53 minutes).
What genre is Second Chance?
Second Chance is a Documentary film.
Where was Second Chance produced?
Second Chance was produced in Canada, Ukraine.