Ulya

Ulya is a drama about a girl of extraordinary height living in an isolated rural community of Russian Old Believers. When she is discovered by the modern world, she is taken from her home and pushed into the professional sports industry. While those around her view her physical stature as a spectacle for public entertainment, the girl uses her natural athletic talent and determination to adapt to her new environment and achieve success. The film follows the life of basketball player Ulyana Semyonova as she navigates her identity and the challenges of her profession.

The movie was directed by Viestur Kairish, following his previous works The Invisible City, Wild South, and Cohabitants. The screenplay was written by Karlis Arnolds Avots, Livia Ulman, and Andris Feldmanis. The production was a collaboration between companies from Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, and Estonia, including Allfilm and Ego Media. The cast features Karlis Arnolds Avots in the title role, alongside Chulpan Khamatova, Aleksas Kazanavičius, Artūrs Krūzkops, Kaspars Dumburs, and Shamil Khamatov. Released on September 15, 2026, the film has a runtime of 102 minutes.