Why I’m Alive (2021) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language

2021 · 120 mins · Ukrainian

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Directed by

Villen Novak

Starring

Viktor Zhdanov, Iryna Melnyk, Roland Mishko, Olga Radchuk, Artem Wilbik, Maksym Horay

This film portrays life in a small Ukrainian town on the Azov Sea before the war. It explores the complexities of a close-knit community, showcasing family bonds, friendly rivalries, and the local amateur opera scene. The narrative also touches upon historical tensions, including denunciations to the NKVD and the suppression of religious practices, all set against the backdrop of a vibrant city garden and, ultimately, the enduring power of love.