A young woman spent a month in a basement in Mariupol, witnessing the destruction of her home during the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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A young woman spent a month in a basement in Mariupol, witnessing the destruction of her home during the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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Milena huddles in a basement in Mariupol, Ukraine, as bombs fall around her. For a month, she and her family endure the destruction of their home. They seek safety while Milena’s long-time Facebook friend, Ken Pontac, watches from afar. He listens to her fears and offers support through their conversations. As the Russian invasion intensifies in 2022, Milena's struggle to escape becomes a race against time, with a network of supporters rallying to help her family find refuge.
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Why Watch
- Meet Milena, a survivor from bombed-out Mariupol.
- Follow Ken Pontac's support from across the world.
- See the impact of social media on refugees.
Did You Know
- Milena spent a month in a basement during the siege of Mariupol.
- Ken Pontac is a long-time Facebook friend of Milena and acts as a father figure.
- The film has a duration of 88 minutes.
- The Russian invasion of Ukraine began in 2022.
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What city did Milena survive the destruction in?
Milena survived the destruction of Mariupol.
Who did Milena contact for support during her ordeal?
Milena managed to contact Ken Pontac, a long-time Facebook friend.
How long did Milena cower in the basement of a bombed-out building?
Milena cowered for a month in the basement of a bombed-out building.
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