Out from the Ashes
“A Family's Story of Survival During the Ukraine War”
Synopsis
Milena, a young woman from Ukraine, who along with her mother and grandmother (and cat), desperately struggle to escape their war- torn home while an army of supporters on the opposite side of the world fight to keep them safe. Milena survived the destruction of Mariupol, cowering for a month in the basement of a bombed-out building, watching her home and history burn. She managed to contact Ken Pontac, long-time Facebook friend and father figure. Their conversations bolstered Milena's spirits while Ken listened with growing apprehension.
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Out From the Ashes Trailer #1
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-11-27
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Richmond International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brandon Katcher
- Screenplay & Story
- Ken Pontac
- Original Title
- Out from the Ashes
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Ukrainian
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Lost Summit Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brandon Katcher
Ken Pontac
Brandon Katcher
Brandon Katcher
Brandon Katcher, Ken Pontac, Fax Bahr, Deborah Acosta, Suzanne Denebeim Atherly
Department Leadership Roster
Brandon Katcher
Director
Ken Pontac
Writer
Brandon Katcher
Producer
Ken Pontac
Producer
Fax Bahr
Producer
Deborah Acosta
Producer
Suzanne Denebeim Atherly
Producer
Brandon Katcher
Director of Photography
Brandon Katcher
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Out from the Ashes
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What is Out from the Ashes about?
Milena, a young woman from Ukraine, who along with her mother and grandmother (and cat), desperately struggle to escape their war- torn home while an army of supporters on the opposite side of the world fight to keep them safe. Milena survived the destruction of Mariupol, cowering for a month in the basement of a bombed-out building, watching her home and history burn. She managed to contact Ken Pontac, long-time Facebook friend and father figure. Their conversations bolstered Milena's spirits while Ken listened with growing apprehension.
Who directed Out from the Ashes?
Out from the Ashes was directed by Brandon Katcher.
Who stars in Out from the Ashes?
The principal cast of Out from the Ashes includes Milena Barshatskaya, Ken Pontac, Leo Hmelnitsky, Anna Logvinova.
When was Out from the Ashes released and how long is it?
Out from the Ashes was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.