Once Upon a Time
Были. Жили
Synopsis
The fairy tale plot about the old wife and husband without children in new realities. The old woman finds a baby in the cabbage and decides to take him home. She hurries back to her husband to show him the child. But sees him preparing for death.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival (Short Film Market)
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sofiya Nikishina
- Screenplay & Story
- Sofiya Nikishina
- Original Score
- Alexandr Voznyuk
- Original Title
- Были. Жили
- Country of Origin
- Ukraine
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 15m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sofiya Nikishina
Sofiya Nikishina
Alexandr Voznyuk
Konstantin Tereshkov
Department Leadership Roster
Konstantin Tereshkov
Director of Photography
Anna Pilipenko
Production Design
Sofiya Nikishina
Director
Alexandr Voznyuk
Original Music Composer
Sofiya Nikishina
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Once Upon a Time
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Once Upon a Time about?
The fairy tale plot about the old wife and husband without children in new realities. The old woman finds a baby in the cabbage and decides to take him home. She hurries back to her husband to show him the child. But sees him preparing for death.
Who directed Once Upon a Time?
Once Upon a Time was directed by Sofiya Nikishina.
Who stars in Once Upon a Time?
The principal cast of Once Upon a Time includes Vladimir Kuznetsov, Halyna Kornieieva, Mark Stakh.
When was Once Upon a Time released and how long is it?
Once Upon a Time was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Once Upon a Time?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Once Upon a Time was composed by Alexandr Voznyuk.