Photophobia
On a cold February morning, 12-year-old Niki and his family arrive at the Kharkiv metro station to take shelter from the terrifying war raging outside. For Niki's family, daylight is synonymous with mortal danger, and the boy is not allowed to leave the station premises, living under the constant glow of their neon lights. While aimlessly wandering around the abandoned cars and full platforms, Niki meets Vika (11), and a new world opens up to him. As their bond strengthens, the children find the courage once again to feel the sun on their faces.
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Photophobia
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Oct 26, 2023
Runtime
1h 11m
Genres
Documentary, Drama
User Score
77%
Original Title
Svetloplachosť
Production Companies
Punkchart films, Cinémotif Films, Arthouse Traffic, RTVS, Česká televize, Partizanfilm
Director
Pavol Pekarčík
Description
On a cold February morning, 12-year-old Niki and his family arrive at the Kharkiv metro station to take shelter from the terrifying war raging outside. For Niki's family, daylight is synonymous with mortal danger, and the boy is not allowed to leave the station premises, living under the constant glow of their neon lights. While aimlessly wandering around the abandoned cars and full platforms, Niki meets Vika (11), and a new world opens up to him. As their bond strengthens, the children find the courage once again to feel the sun on their faces.
