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Photophobia

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On a cold February morning, 12-year-old Niki and his family arrive at the Kharkiv metro station to take shelter from the terrifying war raging outside. For Niki's family, daylight is synonymous with mortal danger, and the boy is not allowed to leave the station premises, living under the constant glow of their neon lights. While aimlessly wandering around the abandoned cars and full platforms, Niki meets Vika (11), and a new world opens up to him. As their bond strengthens, the children find the courage once again to feel the sun on their faces.

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Phuong Le Guardian Mar 3, 2026
3/5
While war rages on, hope continues to take root underground in Ivan Ostrochovský and Pavol Pekarčík’s moving documentary. Go to Full Review Frank J. Avella Awards Daily Dec 21, 2023
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Ivan Ostrochovský and Pavol Pekarčík are the intrepid directors who put their own lives at risk to show us how these brave people are simply trying to survive. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Ivan Ostrochovský

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Pavol Pekarcik

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Pavol Pekarcik

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Ivan Ostrochovský

Writer

Marek Lescák

Writer

Albert Malinovsky

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Synopsis On a cold February morning, 12-year-old Niki and his family arrive at the Kharkiv metro station to take shelter from the terrifying war raging outside. For Niki's family, daylight is synonymous with mortal danger, and the boy is not allowed to leave the station premises, living under the constant glow of their neon lights. While aimlessly wandering around the abandoned cars and full platforms, Niki meets Vika (11), and a new world opens up to him. As their bond strengthens, the children find the courage once again to feel the sun on their faces.
Director
Ivan Ostrochovský, Pavol Pekarcik
Producer
Albert Malinovsky, Tomás Michálek, Ivan Ostrochovský, Katarina Tomkova, Kristyna Kvetova
Screenwriter
Pavol Pekarcik, Ivan Ostrochovský, Marek Lescák, Marek Lescák, Ivan Ostrochovský, Pavol Pekarcik
Production Co
Punkchart Films, Cinémotif Films
Genre
Documentary, War
Original Language
Ukrainian
Runtime
1h 10m
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