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Ember

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Ember

2026

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An elderly couple is trapped in their village near Kyiv as it falls under Russian occupation. When a fire destroys their home, they are forced to seek refuge with neighbors and find a way out.

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Directed by: Vladyslav Kalenskyi
Written by: Vladyslav Kalenskyi
Produced by: Ira Yeroshko

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