Distance to Independance
Sep 04, 2026
Director
Dariia SarychevaOverview
It's the late 1980s and the once seemingly undying Soviet Union is beginning to show signs of collapse, leaving thousands of members of the Ukrainian diaspora in the US and Canada with a chance of returning to the home they have always dreamed of living in. Afraid for their lives, but fueled by patriotism, thousands of them venture to Europe in order to provide the support to their friends relatives and their countrymen through times of crisis and violent protests, culminating in the last 99 days of the USSR and the birth of an independant Ukrainian nation.
Cast of Distance to Independance
Crew of Distance to Independance
About Distance to Independance
What is Distance to Independance about?
It's the late 1980s and the once seemingly undying Soviet Union is beginning to show signs of collapse, leaving thousands of members of the Ukrainian diaspora in the US and Canada with a chance of returning to the home they have always dreamed of living in. Afraid for their lives, but fueled by patriotism, thousands of them venture to Europe in order to provide the support to their friends…
When was Distance to Independance released?
Distance to Independance was released on September 4, 2026.
Who directed Distance to Independance?
Distance to Independance was directed by Dariia Sarycheva.
Who is in the cast of Distance to Independance?
The cast of Distance to Independance includes Akim Galimov (Self (narrator)) and Ivan Zayetz (Self).