Bittersweet
“A diamond ring found in a public washing machine leads a Ukrainian woman seeking refuge in Britain on an unexpected journey in search of her past.”
Synopsis
Ukrainian refugee Sofiy living in Edinburgh with a host couple Martin and Emilly becomes homeless when the couple who are struggling with the cost of living crisis is forced to 'kick' her out after six months of sheltering her in their study. Homeless and jobless, Sofiy finds a diamond ring in a public washing machine and her decision to do with the diamond ring becomes a life-changing move for her.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Don Ng
- Screenplay & Story
- Don Ng
- Original Title
- Bittersweet
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 15m
- Production Studios
- Roll Action Studio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Don Ng
Don Ng
Department Leadership Roster
Don Ng
Writer
Don Ng
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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What is Bittersweet about?
Ukrainian refugee Sofiy living in Edinburgh with a host couple Martin and Emilly becomes homeless when the couple who are struggling with the cost of living crisis is forced to 'kick' her out after six months of sheltering her in their study. Homeless and jobless, Sofiy finds a diamond ring in a public washing machine and her decision to do with the diamond ring becomes a life-changing move for her.
Who directed Bittersweet?
Bittersweet was directed by Don Ng.
Who stars in Bittersweet?
The principal cast of Bittersweet includes Roman Trokhymets, Viktoriia Karchenko, Eve Thomson, Nikolai Rozhonova, Valentyn Pronchenko.
When was Bittersweet released and how long is it?
Bittersweet was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 15m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bittersweet?
Bittersweet holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).