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202420 minPGdocumentary

In the Yard

202420 minPGdocumentary

A giant crater in the backyard, caused by a Russian missile, symbolizes a family's unresolved history.

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A giant crater in the backyard, caused by a Russian missile, symbolizes a family's unresolved history.

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Vasyl Lyah

Vasyl Lyahdirector

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A giant crater sits in the backyard, a remnant of a Russian missile strike. The hole symbolizes a family's hidden history. The damage remains visible and unresolved. The film reveals how this event impacts family dynamics and the struggle for healing. It runs for 20 minutes and was released in 2024. The documentary captures the ongoing effects of conflict on personal lives in a domestic setting.

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