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People & Things

Ludzie i rzeczy

“2028. As Ukraine celebrates its victory in the war, Olena is called to identify her husband's remains.”

Synopsis

A mass grave was discovered in the small town in eastern Ukraine as consequence of the 2022 Russian invasion. Olena (34) arrives with her daughter Kira (8) and boyfriend Tymur (31) to collect the DNA test result of her missing husband Ilya. During two days, Olena will not only find out if her husband is alive, but in addition to confronting the past, she also will be faced with the most important one - the present.

Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Meet the Artist 2025: Damian Kosowski on “People & Things”Official

Type: Featurette • Published 2024-12-16

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Cottbus Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Digital Streaming Debut

January 30, 2025

VOD & Digital Platforms

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Damian Kosowski
Screenplay & Story
Damian Kosowski
Original Title
Ludzie i rzeczy
Country of Origin
Poland
Spoken Languages
Ukrainian
Runtime
20m
Production Studios
Studio Munka, Stowarzyszenie Filmowców Polskich, Studio Filmowe Indeks, Zohan Zofia Kochan, Fundacja Wide Shot, Wojewódzki Dom Kultury w Rzeszowie

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Damian Kosowski

Screenplay & Story

Damian Kosowski

Director of Photography

Aleksander Pozdnyakov

Film Editing

Natalia Jachec

Producers

Daniel Krzyżanowski, Jerzy Kapuściński, Ewa Jastrzębska, Magdalena Tomanek, Zofia Kochan

Department Leadership Roster

Damian Kosowski

Damian Kosowski

Director

Aleksander Pozdnyakov

Director of Photography

Natalia Jachec

Editor

Jerzy Kapuściński

Producer

Ewa Jastrzębska

Producer

Magdalena Tomanek

Producer

Damian Kosowski

Damian Kosowski

Screenplay

Official cinematic photography and background stills for People & Things.

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Frequently Asked Questions About People & Things

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is People & Things about?

A mass grave was discovered in the small town in eastern Ukraine as consequence of the 2022 Russian invasion. Olena (34) arrives with her daughter Kira (8) and boyfriend Tymur (31) to collect the DNA test result of her missing husband Ilya. During two days, Olena will not only find out if her husband is alive, but in addition to confronting the past, she also will be faced with the most important one - the present.

Who directed People & Things?

People & Things was directed by Damian Kosowski.

Who stars in People & Things?

The principal cast of People & Things includes Oksana Cherkashyna, Kira Makidon, Stanislav Voitsekhovskyi, Grażyna Misiorowska.

When was People & Things released and how long is it?

People & Things was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 20m.