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202061 minPGdocumentary

We are Soldiers

202061 minPGdocumentary

Three Ukrainian volunteers, injured in the conflict with Russia, receive treatment at a military hospital in Kyiv as they prepare for their futures.

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Svitlana Smirnova

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Three Ukrainian volunteers, injured in the conflict with Russia, receive treatment at a military hospital in Kyiv as they prepare for their futures.

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Svitlana Smirnovadirector

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Dmytro, Oleksii, and Anatolii recuperate at a military hospital in Kyiv after sustaining injuries during the conflict with Russian forces and separatists. Each man represents a different generation and social background, coming from various regions of Ukraine. As they undergo treatment, they share their hopes and plans for the future. The film captures their experiences and the challenges they face while recovering from their wounds. It runs for 61 minutes and was released in 2020.

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