Shards of Light
7.8
The residents of Bucha, Ukraine, are rebuilding their city from the rubble after surviving the horrors of Russian occupation. A newly married couple, a schoolgirl, a city official, and an elderly housewife have all endured the painful experiences of war, yet they manage to hold onto hope and solidarity. But how do you rebuild in the wake of growing trauma, especially with war still raging in your country? As time hopes for a peaceful life fade, they must grapple with mounting tensions within their communities. Shot over a three-year period, the film is a follow-up to When Spring Came To Bucha, as five protagonists navigate the complex terrain of inner conflicts, trauma, and a longing for justice, posing questions about the future of a society at war.
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2 films
Marcus Lenz Director · Mila Teshaieva Director Yaël Bitton Editor
First release June 21, 2025 · Produced in Ukraine, Germany · Languages Russian, Ukrainian
Production
Wild Films
Production
Quiet Talks
Production
Ukraine · Germany
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Languages
Original title
Уламки світла
Original language
Ukrainian
Spoken on screen
Russian · Ukrainian
Release dates
United Kingdom · June 21, 2025
Premiere · Sheffield DocFest
Germany · October 30, 2025
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
Indonesia
November 23, 2025 · Premiere · Forum Film Dokumenter
Ukraine
September 27, 2025 · Premiere · Odesa International Film Festival
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