A House Made of Splinters

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Play Time: 87 mins
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A House Made of Splinters

Overview:
A temporary house for abandoned children near the front line in eastern Ukraine is run by a small group of social workers determined to provide comfort and safety. It may be humble and somewhat run-down, but this house is filled with love and offers up to nine months of refuge to kids whose fate will be determined by the system. During this short time, the caretakers try to nurture within them a sense of stability and normalcy.

Original Title:Будинок зі скалок
Status: Released (2023-03-09)
Awards:Nominated for 1 Oscar. 10 wins & 19 nominations total
Productions: Cinephil, Final Cut for Real, MDR, Story AB, Moon Man, Donkey Hotel, Ukrainian State Film Agency, Ministry of Culture of Ukraine
Production Countries: Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Ukraine
Spoken Languages: Pусский, Український
A House Made of Splinters
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This is quite a touching documentary that follows the lives of some young children who are not orphaned in the traditional sense, but who are subject to ongoing legal proceedings relating to their parents and guardians. For many of these boisterous and confused youngsters, this large ....

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