Selection

Screening: Professional Competition 9
Ukraine 2023
Duration: 08:46
Directed: Rimma Gefen, Nika Zhukova
Screenplay: Rimma Gefen, Nika Zhukova
Dialogue Language: Ukrainian

"Обіруч (Heart Hug)'' is a deeply moving film that explores the impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine through the lens of a lovely duo. The film is based on a true story about the power of human connection and the beautiful bond between an elderly woman named Lilia and her faithful companion, Max, a big orange dog. The film is a story of love, loss, and resilience, reminding us that even in the darkest of times, the connections we create are our strengths.