Bucha

Original Movie Title Bucha

2023 1h 58m

  • IMDb RATING
    6.1/10 978
A Jewish refugee from Kazakhstan risks everything in 2022, helping save hundreds of Ukrainians trapped in Bucha and other towns under brutal Russian occupation.
Bucha

Storyline

April 2022, the world finds out about the brutal nightmare unfolding in Bucha and other Ukrainian towns—Russian troops, chaos, and unthinkable violence. This film isn’t some generic war drama; it follows the real-life story of a refugee from Kazakhstan who ends up becoming a lifeline for hundreds trapped in the middle of all this. The main character, a total outsider at first, just stumbles into hell on earth and, instead of running, decides to stay and help. The movie doesn’t shy away from the raw horror—bombed streets, families torn apart, lives upended overnight. But in the thick of it, there’s this stubborn hope, mostly thanks to the Kazakh refugee’s grit. He sneaks people out, hides them, risks everything while the city crumbles around him. The tension’s real, but so is the humanity, every rescue a middle finger to despair. As the occupation tightens, the stakes keep climbing, and you’re left wondering what you’d do if thrown into that chaos. It’s gritty, heartbreaking, and honestly, pretty damn inspiring.

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Technical Details

  • Movie Duration: 1h 58m
  • Color Format: Color

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