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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.

Top Cast

  • Nikita Tyshchenko

    Nikita Tyshchenko

    Niki

  • Viktoriia Mats

    Viktoriia Mats

    Vika

  • Yana Yevdokymova

    Yana Yevdokymova

    Niki's mother

  • Yevhenii Borshch

    Yevhenii Borshch

    Niki's stepfather

  • Anna Tyshchenko

    Anna Tyshchenko

    Anya

  • Vitaly Pavlovitch

    Vitaly Pavlovitch

    Cowboy

  • Tatiana Valentynovna

    Tatiana Valentynovna

    Doctor

Overview

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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