One Day

  • 10 10
  • 2022
  • 10min

A young boy’s summer of dreams and games in rural Russia is overshadowed by war, as he wrestles with questions of power, authority, and the conflicting views of those around him.

One Day - A child's summer shadowed by war

Twelve-year-old Semyon spends his summer in the Russian village of Starki, immersed in the simple joys of childhood—playing football, fishing, and dreaming of visiting Madrid. However, the war between Russia and Ukraine casts a shadow over his innocence.

As he grapples with complex questions about Putin, Zelensky, and the nature of authority, Semyon’s confusion is only deepened by the contradictory perspectives of the adults around him.

This gripping documentary paints a poignant picture of a young boy caught between the carefree world of childhood and the harsh realities of a nation at war.

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Evgeniia Borisova


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