Something Better to Come
"Her name is Yula. Her home is the largest garbage dump in Europe, on the outskirts of Moscow. This is the story of her life."
Originally released in 2014. Something Better to Come is a documentary film. directed by Hanna Polak.
Synopsis
Right outside of Moscow – home to the highest number of billionaires pr. capita – you’ll find the largest junkyard in the world: The Svalka. It’s a hard place run by the Russian mafia. And it's where Yula lives with her mother, her friends and many other people. Life is tough in the Svalka, but it’s also a place where beauty and humanity can arise from the most unlikely conditions. It is from this place that Yula dreams of escaping and changing her life, even if it seems impossible. Oscar-nominated director Hanna Polak followed Yula for 14 years, bringing us along on Yula's journey to achieve this dream.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 22, 2014
11 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (10 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Denmark
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Danish Documentary
- Hanna Polak Films
- HBO Europe
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Something Better to Come about?
Right outside of Moscow – home to the highest number of billionaires pr. capita – you’ll find the largest junkyard in the world: The Svalka. It’s a hard place run by the Russian mafia. And ...
Who directed Something Better to Come?
Something Better to Come was directed by Hanna Polak.
How long is Something Better to Come?
Something Better to Come has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was Something Better to Come released?
Something Better to Come was released on November 22, 2014 in theaters.