Synopsis
After the collapse of the Soviet Union, Ukraine's social and political institutions faced massive change, including an increasingly corrupt government and crippled infrastructure. A number of the nation's youth wound up homeless and addicted to a lethal cocktail of injected cold medicine and alcohol. In the early 2000s a pastor from Mariupol named Gennadiy Mokhnenko took up the fight against child homelessness by forcibly abducting street kids and bringing them to his Pilgrim Republic rehabilitation center—the largest organization of its kind in the former Soviet Union. Gennadiy's ongoing efforts and unabashedly tough love approach to his city's problems has made him a folk hero for some, and a lawless vigilante to others. Despite criticism, Gennadiy is determined to continue his work.
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Mood and atmosphere
Immerse yourself in a raw yet deeply moving exploration of resilience and hope set against the backdrop of post-Soviet Ukraine. This film captures the haunting beauty of a crumbling society, where the flickering neon lights of a struggling city reflect the lives of lost youth. Experience the poignant atmosphere of gritty streets filled with both despair and unyielding spirit, evoking feelings of nostalgia for a bygone era. As you journey through moments of tough love and redemption, feel the warmth of community and the fight for salvation. This is a story of rebellion against despair, capturing the essence of humanity's relentless quest for freedom and belonging amidst chaos.
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