When a documentary about the struggle in Ukraine is being released at this time, it is natural to assume that it would be about the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2017. However, director Lesia Diak's Dad's Lullaby reveals the shocking truth that things in Ukraine weren't any better before the February invasion promulgated by Vladimir Putin.
The documentary, set in 2018, tells the story of Serhiy, who, after two long years of battle, is trying to make up for the lost years by reconnecting with his family. Lesia, who was in a relationship with a soldier, confesses to finding it hard to stay in a relationship after a war. She says, "I needed time to get mentally prepared to work on a documentary that carries a semblance of my life. Only when I could come out of my personal tragedy, was I able to work on it. I at least had the privilege to access a psychologist. But Serhiy didn't get a chance to work on his mental health which eventually led to his separation from his family."
This story is from the November 22, 2024 edition of The Morning Standard.
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