The Dam
Каховський обʼєкт
“You want justice? Overcome the monsters of the past first.”
Synopsis
The film takes place during the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine. After the Kakhovka dam is blown up, a detachment of Ukrainian soldiers led by a female fighter with the call sign Mara finds themselves in a secret Soviet bunker at the bottom of a reservoir where the USSR conducted human experiments during the Cold War. The consequences of these experiments are still in the bunker in the form of the half-living corpses of Soviet soldiers. Now, in order to survive, Ukrainians need to defeat the Soviet zombies, their own fear, as well as overcome internal disputes and trust each other.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2025-11-03
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Oleksii Taranenko
- Screenplay & Story
- Yaroslav Voytseshek
- Original Score
- Oleksandr Chornyi
- Original Title
- Каховський обʼєкт
- Country of Origin
- Ukraine
- Spoken Languages
- Ukrainian
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- FILM.UA Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Oleksii Taranenko
Yaroslav Voytseshek
Oleksandr Chornyi
Viacheslav Rakovskyi
Mikael Torgomyan
Iryna Kostiuk
Department Leadership Roster
Yaroslav Voytseshek
Writer
Oleksii Taranenko
Director
Iryna Kostiuk
Producer
Viacheslav Rakovskyi
Director of Photography
Mikael Torgomyan
Editor
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dam
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What is The Dam about?
The film takes place during the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine. After the Kakhovka dam is blown up, a detachment of Ukrainian soldiers led by a female fighter with the call sign Mara finds themselves in a secret Soviet bunker at the bottom of a reservoir where the USSR conducted human experiments during the Cold War. The consequences of these experiments are still in the bunker in the form of the half-living corpses of Soviet soldiers. Now, in order to survive, Ukrainians need to defeat the Soviet zombies, their own fear, as well as overcome internal disputes and trust each other.
Who directed The Dam?
The Dam was directed by Oleksii Taranenko.
Who stars in The Dam?
The principal cast of The Dam includes Maryna Koshkina, Dmytro Pavko, Volodymyr Rashchuk, Oleksandr Yatsentiuk, Mykhailo Dziuba.
When was The Dam released and how long is it?
The Dam was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for The Dam?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Dam was composed by Oleksandr Chornyi.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Dam?
The Dam holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).