Ukraine
Olexo Gladushevskyy, Yevhenii Slupchuk
In a secluded mansion on the outskirts of Kyiv, a young man awaits the return of his close friend, who is on leave from military service in the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The friends must find time to carry out several of their cherished rituals, including taking a photograph together. But what is the memory they are capturing in this photo, and what is the ultimate ritual the old mansion holds secret?
Eugene Slupchuk is a 24-year-old writer and director based in Kyiv, Ukraine. He has created several short films, including NOT THE LAST DAY (2022), THE ROOMMATE (2023), and TOO CLOSE (2024). His work has garnered recognition at various film festivals and award platforms, such as: Kyiv International Film Festival (2024), Independent Short Awards (Bronze Award for Best Short Film, 2023), Mykolaichuk OPEN Audience Film Festival (2023), and Sunny Bunny Film Festival (2023).
Filmography
Too Close (2024); The Roommate (2023); Not the Last Day (2022)
