Reflection (2021)
Directed by Valentyn Vasyanovych
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Synopsis by Steven Yoder
Reflection, directed by Valentyn Vasyanovych, tells the story of young Ukrainian military surgeon Serhiy who is captured by Russian forces during the Russo-Ukrainian War. The violence and scenes of horror he encounters while a prisoner leave him to reflect and seek new purpose in his life upon his release. To cope with his PTSD, he tries reconnecting with his estranged wife and now 12-year-old daughter Polina. As he helps her cope with a tragic loss, Serhiy begins to learn to cope with his own demons.
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captive, invasion, surgeon, Ukraine, war