Second Chance
Originally released in 2013. Second Chance is a documentary film. directed by Adriana Luhovy. At just 53 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Second Chance tells a story of Ukrainian orphaned children and the Canadian volunteers who spend their summers working along side them. The film follows first time volunteer and filmmaker, Adriana Luhovy, as she learns about the children and becomes witness to their strengths and resilience. Converging in Yaremche in the Carpathian Mountains of Ukraine, over 500 orphaned children come together from all over the country. At first quiet and fearful, they learn to trust one another and their counsellors. By countering heartbreaking statistics - 60% of orphaned girls are trafficked within the first year of leaving the orphanage; 50% of boys end up in jail; 10% commit suicide - the volunteers are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of orphaned Ukrainian children.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 2013
13 years ago
Runtime
0h 53m
53 minutes total
User Rating
10.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Second Chance about?
Second Chance tells a story of Ukrainian orphaned children and the Canadian volunteers who spend their summers working along side them. The film follows first time volunteer and filmmaker, Adriana ...
Who directed Second Chance?
Second Chance was directed by Adriana Luhovy.
How long is Second Chance?
Second Chance has a runtime of 0 hours and 53 minutes (53 minutes total).
When was Second Chance released?
Second Chance was released on January 1, 2013 in theaters.