

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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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US Trailer 2Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-02-13
Top Cast
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Edmonton International Film Festival
Festival / Special 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
Troy Ruptash
Troy Ruptash
Craig Richey
Kamal Derkaoui
Peter Svab, Lenka Svab
Alex Feldman
Department Leadership Roster
Troy Ruptash
Writer
Troy Ruptash
Director
Peter Svab
Editor
Lenka Svab
Editor
Alex Feldman
Producer
Kamal Derkaoui
Director of Photography
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About They Who Surround Us
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.).
