Reflection
Available screening types
Virtual
On-demand
In-person
Available until
Jan 01, 2026
Available in
United States of America, Canada
Brought to you by
Film Movement
About the film
Ukrainian surgeon Serhiy is captured by the Russian military forces in the conflict zone in Eastern Ukraine, and while in captivity, he is exposed to horrifying scenes of humiliation, violence and indifference toward human life. After his release, he returns to his comfortable middle-class apartment and tries to find a purpose in life by rebuilding his relationship with his daughter and ex-wife. He learns how to be a human being again, how to be a father and help his daughter, who needs his love and support.
Genre
Drama
Runtime
2h 5m
Released
2021
Director
Valentyn Vasyanovych
Awards & recognition
Venice Film Festival 2021
Nominee Golden Lion Best Film
Toronto International Film Festival 2021
Nominee Industry Selects
Hamburg Film Festival 2021
Nominee Political Film Award
What people are saying
‘ A compelling statement on the horrors of armed conflict, specifically here the early days of the still-ongoing Russo-Ukrainian War.‘
Jessica Kiang
Variety
‘The cruelty, for once, is not the point. There is a deeper, more nuanced story worked through here about betrayal and redemption, mercy and survival, all played out with great restraint thanks to Lutskiy's subtle performance...‘
Leslie Felperin
Hollywood Reporter