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Photophobia

Photophobia (2023)

1h 11m | PG-13

⭐ 7.7 / 10

On a cold February morning, 12-year-old Niki and his family arrive at the Kharkiv metro station to take shelter from the terrifying war raging outside. For Niki's family, daylight is synonymous with mortal danger, and the boy is not allowed to leave the station premises, living under the constant glow of their neon lights. While aimlessly wandering around the abandoned cars and full platforms, Niki meets Vika (11), and a new world opens up to him. As their bond strengthens, the children find the courage once again to feel the sun on their faces.

Director: Pavol Pekarčík

Studio: Punkchart films

Genre: Documentary, Drama

Video: 720p

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Cast

Nikita Tyshchenko

Nikita Tyshchenko

as Niki

Viktoriia Mats

Viktoriia Mats

as Vika

Yana Yevdokymova

Yana Yevdokymova

as Niki's mother

Yevhenii Borshch

Yevhenii Borshch

as Niki's stepfather

Anna Tyshchenko

Anna Tyshchenko

as Anya

Vitaly Pavlovitch

Vitaly Pavlovitch

as Cowboy