As It Was
Як це було
Synopsis
Lera has been living in Berlin for almost a year after the start of the war in Ukraine. Lera does not feel well in Berlin and makes an impulsive decision to go to Kyiv, for the first time during the war. On the way to Kyiv, she learns that her family is not in Kyiv, and will come only the next day. Therefore, she meets her friend Kyryl, with whom she spends the day, as she used to before the war. In the morning, Lera meets her mother and sister, and finally feels at home. But she still doubts whether she will stay in Kyiv or go back to Berlin.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Neisse Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anastasia Solonevych, Damian Kocur
- Screenplay & Story
- Anastasia Solonevych, Damian Kocur
- Original Title
- Як це було
- Country of Origin
- Poland, Ukraine
- Spoken Languages
- Ukrainian, German, English
- Runtime
- 15m
- Production Studios
- EXA Studio, Lizart Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anastasia Solonevych, Damian Kocur
Anastasia Solonevych, Damian Kocur
Damian Kocur
Damian Kocur
Piotr Steczek
Department Leadership Roster
Anastasia Solonevych
Director
Damian Kocur
Director
Damian Kocur
Director of Photography
Damian Kocur
Editor
Anastasia Solonevych
Writer
Damian Kocur
Writer
Piotr Steczek
Producer
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What is As It Was about?
Lera has been living in Berlin for almost a year after the start of the war in Ukraine. Lera does not feel well in Berlin and makes an impulsive decision to go to Kyiv, for the first time during the war. On the way to Kyiv, she learns that her family is not in Kyiv, and will come only the next day. Therefore, she meets her friend Kyryl, with whom she spends the day, as she used to before the war. In the morning, Lera meets her mother and sister, and finally feels at home. But she still doubts whether she will stay in Kyiv or go back to Berlin.
Who directed As It Was?
As It Was was directed by Anastasia Solonevych, Damian Kocur.
Who stars in As It Was?
The principal cast of As It Was includes Valeria Berezovska, Kyrylo Zemlyanyi, Olena Korohod, Sofia Berezovska, Damian Kocur.
When was As It Was released and how long is it?
As It Was was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 15m.