Credenza

Set in Lviv during the Christmas season, this drama follows a cellist named Orest. As he attempts to focus on his professional life and personal well-being, he finds himself trapped by a series of escalating domestic and workplace struggles. The story explores the conflict between maintaining one's integrity and making compromises for the sake of perceived benefits, contrasting the festive appearance of the city with a harsher underlying reality.

The film was directed by Valentyn Vasyanovych, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Iya Myslytska. Released in 2014, Credenza is the second film in Vasyanovych's career, following Business as Usual from 2013 and preceding Reflection from 2022. This Ukrainian production has a runtime of 81 minutes. Based on audience feedback, the movie holds a rating of 6.7/10 on IMDb from 71 votes.