The Coffin
Домовина
Synopsis
Ukrainian existential western. Having lost his family, the old Ivan is going mad, he colors his face with paints and puts on a Gothic head-wear made of feathers, he removes icon from the frame. Ivan builds himself a coffin with his own hands and prepares for meeting with the death. It seems nobody can bring his mind back. An unexpected meeting with a vagabond black dog changes his plans. Looking into the dog's eyes, Ivan comes round, he realizes that the death has arrived and meets it with dignity. The old man washes the paint off and takes away the head-wear, he returns icons to the frames and disassembling the coffin, builds a doghouse for the dog. Ivan dies with a smile on his face.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Brukivka - Kamianets-Podilskyi International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kadim Tarasov
- Screenplay & Story
- Kadim Tarasov, Iryna Ischenko
- Original Title
- Домовина
- Country of Origin
- Ukraine
- Spoken Languages
- Ukrainian
- Runtime
- 9m
- Production Studios
- Ukrainian State Film Agency, Ministry of Culture of Ukraine
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kadim Tarasov
Kadim Tarasov, Iryna Ischenko
Alina Krasnianska, Andrii Rizol
Department Leadership Roster
Kadim Tarasov
Director
Kadim Tarasov
Writer
Alina Krasnianska
Producer
Andrii Rizol
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Coffin
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Coffin about?
Ukrainian existential western. Having lost his family, the old Ivan is going mad, he colors his face with paints and puts on a Gothic head-wear made of feathers, he removes icon from the frame. Ivan builds himself a coffin with his own hands and prepares for meeting with the death. It seems nobody can bring his mind back. An unexpected meeting with a vagabond black dog changes his plans. Looking into the dog's eyes, Ivan comes round, he realizes that the death has arrived and meets it with dignity. The old man washes the paint off and takes away the head-wear, he returns icons to the frames and disassembling the coffin, builds a doghouse for the dog. Ivan dies with a smile on his face.
Who directed The Coffin?
The Coffin was directed by Kadim Tarasov.
Who stars in The Coffin?
The principal cast of The Coffin includes Oleh Mosiichuk.
When was The Coffin released and how long is it?
The Coffin was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 9m.