Reflection

A Ukrainian surgeon named Serhiy is captured by Russian military forces while serving in Eastern Ukraine. During his time as a prisoner of war, he witnesses extreme violence and dehumanization. Following his release, he returns to his middle-class home and struggles to reintegrate into civilian life. The story focuses on his efforts to find a new sense of purpose by repairing the strained bonds with his ex-wife and his daughter, who desires the father she knew before his captivity.

Written and directed by Valentyn Vasyanovych, this drama follows his previous works, Business as Usual and Credenza. The film stars Roman Lutskyi in the lead role, with a supporting cast that includes Andrii Rymaruk, Nika Myslytska, Nadiia Levchenko, and Ihor Shulha. Produced by companies including ForeFilms and Arsenal Films, the movie was released on January 25, 2022. It has a runtime of 125 minutes. On TMDB, the film holds a rating of 6.1/10 based on 10 votes.