The film’s structure and a selection of real-life protagonists reflect this mission. The first chapter captures a period of growth as Ukraine deepened its European integration and built new institutions. In these early segments, the protagonists radiate vibrancy and optimism, frequently sharing jokes.
The film brings together a mosaic of Ukrainian society: a chef, an artist, a programmer, a tech entrepreneur, a lawyer, a property developer, a filmmaker, and a professor. Each offers a unique perspective on a singular theme: the Ukrainian Dream.
In the second chapter, the tone shifts dramatically. Somber expressions replace the smiling, optimistic faces as the protagonists tell how the full-scale invasion started for them. Instead of discussing the growth of the IT sector or a cultural boom, they speak of war crimes and Russian atrocities. Unintentionally, the filmmakers began creating a historical artifact of the protagonists’ transformation.
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