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202492 minPGdocumentary

7.8/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Aging War Crimes

Nice Ladies

202492 minPGdocumentary

7.8/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

A team of aging Ukrainian cheerleaders trains for the European championship while facing the disruptions of war and the emotional scars it leaves behind.

Aging War Crimes

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Mariia Ponomarova,

Maksym Nakonechnyi

Synopsis

A team of aging Ukrainian cheerleaders trains for the European championship while facing the disruptions of war and the emotional scars it leaves behind.

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Mariia Ponomarova

Mariia Ponomarovadirector

Maksym Nakonechnyi

Maksym Nakonechnyidirector

Mariia Ponomarova

Mariia Ponomarovawriter

Anna Zobnina

Anna Zobninacast

Laura Bouwmeestercast

Synopsis

A group of aging Ukrainian cheerleaders trains for the European championship amid the turmoil of war in Ukraine. As they prepare, the conflict disrupts their lives, forcing separation among team members. Director Maksym Nakonechnyi captures their determination to reunite and compete, while personal stories reveal the emotional scars left by the ongoing crisis. The film illustrates their bond and commitment to each other, even as they face the challenges brought on by the war.

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