When the Trees Fall
2018
Five-year-old Vitka and her teenage cousin Larysa both yearn for a life beyond the archaic rules and restricting confines of their small, godforsaken Ukrainian village. Despite her family's staunch objections, Larysa falls wildly in love with Scar, a handsome ex-convict. Hoping to leave their troubled past behind, the two plot their escape. Scar agrees to take on a criminal job in the city. Larysa, meanwhile, fends off an arranged marriage and awaits his return.
Director:
Marysia Nikitiuk
Writers:
Marysia Nikitiuk
Awards:
5 wins & 22 nominations
Production:
Marysia Nikitiuk
Country:
Ukraine, Poland, North Macedonia
