Ukraine 2025
Duration: 03:39
Directed: Iuliia Kotsiuba
Screenplay: Iuliia Kotsiuba
Production: Oleh Malamuzh

Logline Under the influence of tragic circumstances, the young woman is forced separate with her husband. While doing ordinary things and maintaining contact with her lover, she tries to overcome her fear and despair. Will she be able to cope with her feelings if the connection is lost? Synopsis A young couple wakes up at night to the sounds of explosions. The war has begun… Releasing her husband to defend his country and family, the woman is overcome by fear and sadness. But the news from her lover forces her to resist emotions and try to “hide” her fear in the closet. While trying not to think about the bad, she does her usual things – water the flowers, have breakfast and enjoy the sunny day. The connection with her lover supports and gives her strength, creating the illusion of confidence in tomorrow. One day, the young woman does not receive news from her husband. She awaits with hope, constantly checking her phone.  Her courage and confidence fade. There is nothing left in her life except waiting. At this moment, the monster that has been "living" in the closet all this time breaks free and pulls the girl into a crazy dance of fear. He circles, grabs and pulls her into his black abyss. Night time. The girl is sitting at the table in front of a cup of hot tea. The monster is right next to her, he is hugging the girl gently. She no longer hides her fear, they now live together.