Distance to Independance
Відстань до Незалежності
Synopsis
It's the late 1980s and the once seemingly undying Soviet Union is beginning to show signs of collapse, leaving thousands of members of the Ukrainian diaspora in the US and Canada with a chance of returning to the home they have always dreamed of living in. Afraid for their lives, but fueled by patriotism, thousands of them venture to Europe in order to provide the support to their friends relatives and their countrymen through times of crisis and violent protests, culminating in the last 99 days of the USSR and the birth of an independant Ukrainian nation.
Top Cast
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Odesa International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dariia Sarycheva
- Screenplay & Story
- Hanna Yurlovska
- Original Title
- Відстань до Незалежності
- Country of Origin
- Ukraine, Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English, Russian, Ukrainian
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Реальна історія, Be Brave Films, 1+1 Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dariia Sarycheva
Hanna Yurlovska
Dariia Sarycheva
Akim Galimov, Anna Palenchuk
Department Leadership Roster
Akim Galimov
Producer
Anna Palenchuk
Producer
Dariia Sarycheva
Director
Hanna Yurlovska
Writer
Dariia Sarycheva
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Distance to Independance
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What is Distance to Independance about?
It's the late 1980s and the once seemingly undying Soviet Union is beginning to show signs of collapse, leaving thousands of members of the Ukrainian diaspora in the US and Canada with a chance of returning to the home they have always dreamed of living in. Afraid for their lives, but fueled by patriotism, thousands of them venture to Europe in order to provide the support to their friends relatives and their countrymen through times of crisis and violent protests, culminating in the last 99 days of the USSR and the birth of an independant Ukrainian nation.
Who directed Distance to Independance?
Distance to Independance was directed by Dariia Sarycheva.
Who stars in Distance to Independance?
The principal cast of Distance to Independance includes Akim Galimov, Ivan Zayetz.
When was Distance to Independance released and how long is it?
Distance to Independance was released in 2026 with a total runtime of Unknown.