The Friend
Подруга
Synopsis
Lisa and Sasha live together, but due to the tension of staying in war-affected Kyiv, Lisa wants to move abroad, and Sasha has to accept the inevitable changes in her life: the departure of her friend and the forced move to her new own rented apartment.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Ivano-Frankivsk International Short Film Festival 4:3
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$200
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yelyzaveta Mamona, Henyk Zaiats
- Screenplay & Story
- Yelyzaveta Mamona, Henyk Zaiats
- Original Title
- Подруга
- Country of Origin
- Ukraine
- Spoken Languages
- English, Ukrainian
- Runtime
- 13m
- Production Budget
- $200
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yelyzaveta Mamona, Henyk Zaiats
Yelyzaveta Mamona, Henyk Zaiats
Yelyzaveta Mamona
Yelyzaveta Mamona, Henyk Zaiats
Henyk Zaiats
Department Leadership Roster
Yelyzaveta Mamona
Screenplay
Yelyzaveta Mamona
Director
Yelyzaveta Mamona
Director of Photography
Yelyzaveta Mamona
Editor
Henyk Zaiats
Director
Henyk Zaiats
Producer
Henyk Zaiats
Editor
Henyk Zaiats
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Friend.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Friend
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Friend about?
Lisa and Sasha live together, but due to the tension of staying in war-affected Kyiv, Lisa wants to move abroad, and Sasha has to accept the inevitable changes in her life: the departure of her friend and the forced move to her new own rented apartment.
Who directed The Friend?
The Friend was directed by Yelyzaveta Mamona, Henyk Zaiats.
Who stars in The Friend?
The principal cast of The Friend includes Yelyzaveta Svyrydenko, Oleksandra Smirnova.
When was The Friend released and how long is it?
The Friend was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 13m.