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LIDA takes place on Lida Omelchenko's 70th birthday in a rural village in Ukraine. The film captures the day as her grandson, Lev Omelchenko, returns to Ukraine for the first time as an adult after immigrating to the United States in 2001. Lev documents Lida's daily life on their small homestead, focusing on her labor and preparations for the birthday celebration.
Through personal conversations, Lev asks Lida about her relationship with her home, land, and family. The film presents a slice-of-life perspective, emphasizing the cultural and familial ties that connect them, all set against the backdrop of their Ukrainian village in Poltava.
Why Watch
- •Meet Lida, a grandmother living in rural Ukraine.
- •Follow Lev as he reconnects with his roots.
- •See daily farm life in a Ukrainian village.
Did You Know
•Lida Omelchenko turns 70 years old in this documentary.
•Lev Omelchenko immigrated to the United States in 2001.
•This is Lev's first visit back to Ukraine as an adult.
Perfect For
Ukrainian cultureFamily relationshipsRural lifestyles