CinemaOSMovie · 2024 · 1h 28m

Out from the Ashes

A Family's Story of Survival During the Ukraine War

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Milena, a young woman from Ukraine, who along with her mother and grandmother (and cat), desperately struggle to escape their war- torn home while an army of supporters on the opposite side of the world fight to keep them safe. Milena survived the destruction of Mariupol, cowering for a month in the basement of a bombed-out building, watching her home and history burn. She managed to contact Ken Pontac, long-time Facebook friend and father figure. Their conversations bolstered Milena's spirits while Ken listened with growing apprehension.

Directed byBrandon Katcher

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 28m
Language
EN
Released
September 27, 2024
Studios
Lost Summit Films

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Out From the Ashes Trailer #1

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Featuring

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4 credited
Starring

Milena Barshatskaya

Self

Ken Pontac

Self

Leo Hmelnitsky

Self

Anna Logvinova

Self

Creative team
Directed by
Brandon Katcher
Written by
Ken Pontac
Produced by
Brandon Katcher
Ken Pontac

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