Bad Roads
Bad Roads is a Ukrainian-Russian-language Ukrainian drama film directed by Nataliia Vorozhbyt and released in 2020. Its world premiere took place on 3 September 2020 at the 35th Venice International Critics' Week, where it was screened in competition. In September 2021 it was selected as the Ukrainian entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 94th Academy Awards.
Plot
Four short stories are set along the roads of Donbass during the war. There are no safe spaces and no one can make sense of what is going on. Even as they are trapped in the chaos, some manage to wield authority over others. But in this world, where tomorrow may never come, not everyone is defenseless and miserable. Even the most innocent victims may have their turn at taking charge.Cast
Film's top cast:- Zoya Baranovska as young woman
- Maryna Klimova as journalist
- Anna Zhuravska as young girl
- Ihor Koltovskyy as school principal
- Andriy Lelyukh as ''commander''
Reception