Falling
Directed by
Marina Stepanska

A fragile love story between a boy and a girl in today’s post-revolutionary Ukraine. Anton, a former enfant prodige composer who couldn’t handle his obsession with music, returns to Ukraine after a long period in rehab for drugs and alcohol. Katia, an ordinary girl living on the outskirts of Kiev, is planning to move to Berlin with her boyfriend, a German photographer. Two bewildered, lost young people who meet at a crucial point in their lives for a few days of happiness together in a shattered society in search of a new national identity.
- "An arrestingly well-shot debut that, through a beautifully performed love story, brings a fresh perspective on contemporary Ukraine."
Awards & Recognition
Winner
Best Actress
Ukrainian Film Academy Awards
Best Actress
Ukrainian Film Academy Awards
Winner
Best Composer
Ukrainian Film Academy Awards
Best Composer
Ukrainian Film Academy Awards
Winner
Best Sound Design
Ukrainian Film Academy Awards
Best Sound Design
Ukrainian Film Academy Awards
Nominated
Bronze Horse
Stockholm Film Festival
Bronze Horse
Stockholm Film Festival
Nominated
East of West Award
Karlovy Vary Int'l. Film Festival
East of West Award
Karlovy Vary Int'l. Film Festival
Official Selection
Seattle Int'l. Film Festival
Seattle Int'l. Film Festival