SHARDS OF LIGHT

After surviving the horrors of Russian occupation, the residents of Bucha, Ukraine, are rebuilding their city from the rubble. A newly married couple, a schoolgirl, a city official, and a housewife have all endured the painful experiences of war, yet they manage to hold onto hope and solidarity. But how do you rebuild in the wake of growing trauma, especially with war still raging in your country? As hopes for a peaceful life fade, they must grapple with mounting tensions within their communities. Shot over a three-year period, the film follows five protagonists navigating the complex terrain of inner conflicts, trauma, and a longing for justice, posing questions about the future of a society at war.


Trailer

Mila Teshaieva © MT
Mila Teshaieva © MT
photos © wildfilms
  • Genre
    Documentary, Human Rights, War in Ukraine
  • CATEGORY
    Documentary
  • YEAR OF PRODUCTION
    2025
  • DIRECTORS
    Mila Teshaieva, Marcus Lenz
  • DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
    Marcus Lenz
  • PRODUCER
    Marcus Lenz
  • CO-PRODUCERS
    Mette Meyer Hoffmann, Mila Teshaieva
  • PRODUCTION COMPANY
    Wildfilms in coproduction with The Why Foundation and Quiet Talks
  • RUNTIME
    93 min
  • LANGUAGE
    Ukrainian
  • FESTIVALS
    Sheffield DocFest 2025
  • SALES
    wildfilms
    marcus@wildfilms.de
    www.wildfilms.de