

Puerpera
2025-06-06 · 11 min · Not rated
Facing the threat of a nuclear war, a young Ukrainian woman is forced to decide between safety and bodily autonomy.
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- Directors
- Yelyzaveta Sherstnova
- Production companies
- Spoluka Films
- Countries
- Ukraine
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 2,500
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Yelyzaveta SherstnovaOleksandra
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