People & Things

The film follows Olena, a 34-year-old woman, who travels to a small town in eastern Ukraine with her daughter Kira and boyfriend Tymur. They arrive to collect DNA test results for Olena's missing husband, Ilya, amid the turmoil brought by the 2022 Russian invasion.

Over the course of two days, the film delves into Olena's confrontation with both her past and present circumstances. It captures the complexities of motherhood and the impact of war on family dynamics, highlighting the emotional struggles faced by women in conflict zones. The narrative focuses on themes of death, identity, and the fight for closure in a setting marked by devastation.