La Palisiada

Set in 1996 Ukraine, this drama follows two longtime friends, a forensic psychiatrist and a police detective, as they investigate the murder of a colleague. The investigation takes place five months before the country implements a moratorium on the death penalty. Both men once shared feelings for the victim's widow. As they navigate the complexities of the crime and confront old memories, their actions shape a future for their children, who inherit the unfulfilled goals of their fathers.

The film was directed by Philip Sotnychenko, who previously directed Hug in 2013. He also co-wrote the screenplay with Alina Panasenko. The movie features Oleksandr Malieiev in the role of a prosecutor. Produced by Contemporary Ukrainian Cinema and VIATEL, the production has a runtime of 100 minutes.

Viewer reception has been mixed. On IMDb, the film holds a rating of 6.2/10 based on 545 votes, while it has a rating of 5.8/10 on TMDB from 10 votes.