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The War of Chimeras
A story about war, love and death documented by those who were there.
Genres
WarDocumentaryDrama
Overview
The story of war, love and death that was documented by the immediate participants of events. Off screen and later on it are the two - a boy and a girl. He volunteered for the front; she went to the place just after the battle. He got into Ilovaysk cauldron, lost his closest brother-soldiers. She, while travelling along the ruined towns, strives to understand the essence of war and love. Both tell openly one another about their feelings during the war, escaping the cauldron, a try to live together after, and a common trip to the frontline.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
94 min
Release Date
2017-03-25
Status
Released
Original Language
Ukrainian
Vote Count
1
Vote Average
8
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
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