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5.0 / 10(3 votes)IMDbNR20211h 32mCanada

They Who Surround Us

“The story of one man's struggle to carry on after tragedy strikes his family.”

Synopsis

An Ukrainian farmer living in Alberta loses his wife in a tragic accident. Guilt and grief send him into an emotional spiral where mysterious and inexplicable events force him to relive traumatic incidents from his childhood in Ukraine.

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Type: Trailer • Published 2024-02-13

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Edmonton International Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Digital Streaming Debut

February 23, 2024

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Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Troy Ruptash
Screenplay & Story
Troy Ruptash
Original Score
Craig Richey
Original Title
They Who Surround Us
Country of Origin
Canada
Spoken Languages
English, Ukrainian
Runtime
1h 32m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Troy Ruptash

Screenplay & Story

Troy Ruptash

Original Score & Music

Craig Richey

Director of Photography

Kamal Derkaoui

Film Editing

Peter Svab, Lenka Svab

Producers

Alex Feldman

Department Leadership Roster

Troy Ruptash

Troy Ruptash

Writer

Troy Ruptash

Troy Ruptash

Director

Peter Svab

Editor

Lenka Svab

Editor

Alex Feldman

Alex Feldman

Producer

Kamal Derkaoui

Director of Photography

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

CanadaPG

Parental Guidance Suggested.

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

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Frequently Asked Questions About They Who Surround Us

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What is They Who Surround Us about?

An Ukrainian farmer living in Alberta loses his wife in a tragic accident. Guilt and grief send him into an emotional spiral where mysterious and inexplicable events force him to relive traumatic incidents from his childhood in Ukraine.

Who directed They Who Surround Us?

They Who Surround Us was directed by Troy Ruptash.

Who stars in They Who Surround Us?

The principal cast of They Who Surround Us includes Troy Ruptash, Ali Liebert, Vera Filatova, Alex Feldman, Ryan Northcott.

When was They Who Surround Us released and how long is it?

They Who Surround Us was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.

Who composed the musical score for They Who Surround Us?

The original motion picture soundtrack for They Who Surround Us was composed by Craig Richey.

What is the age rating and content advisory for They Who Surround Us?

They Who Surround Us holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).