Toloka
Originally released in 2020. Toloka is a history film. directed by Mykhailo Illienko.
Starring Ivanna Illienko, Dmytro Linartovych, and Bohdan Beniuk
Synopsis
There is a ballad written by Ukrainian poet Taras Shevchenko called “That Catherine's hut is on the hill...". It is about a rescue of Catherine's lover, whom she saves by posing him as her brother. This story, as a parable, flies throughout Ukraine's history and reconstructs its dramatic and heroic episodes. Every challenge, including the Chernobyl accident, leaves Catherine without her home. But she is stubborn, as many generations of Ukrainians, in rebuilding her house out of pieces. The story is not only about Catherine's redemption, but also about Ukraine's survival throughout the centuries that is reflected in a folk tradition called Toloka.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 20, 2020
5 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (5 votes)
Budget
$3.5M
Production budget
Language
UK
Original language
Country
Ukraine
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- UK
- Budget
- $3,504,863
Production Companies
- Illienko Film
- Ukrainian State Film Agency
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Toloka about?
There is a ballad written by Ukrainian poet Taras Shevchenko called “That Catherine's hut is on the hill...". It is about a rescue of Catherine's lover, whom she saves by posing him as her brothe...
Who directed Toloka?
Toloka was directed by Mykhailo Illienko.
How long is Toloka?
Toloka has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was Toloka released?
Toloka was released on August 20, 2020 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Toloka?
The main cast of Toloka includes Ivanna Illienko, Dmytro Linartovych, Bohdan Beniuk, Serhii Romaniuk, Dmytro Rybalevskyi.