Why I'm Alive(2021)
Чому я живий
Why I'm Alive Synopsis
Mariupol. Pre-war life in a small Ukrainian town on the shore of the Azov Sea, with a good family life, quarrelsome neighbors, amateur opera, denunciations to the NKVD, and a dance floor in the city garden, the persecution of religion and, of course, with love.
Why I'm Alive (2021) is a history, drama and romance film directed by Villen Novak, released on November 4, 2021 with a runtime of 2h. It stars Viktor Zhdanov, Maksym Horay, Artem Wilbik and Iryna Melnyk. Viewers rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Villen Novak
- Writers:
- Yevgeni Mitko
- Production:
- Odesa Film Studio, Ukrainian State Film Agency, Ministry of Culture of Ukraine
- Status:
- Released
Why I'm Alive (2021) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Why I'm Alive before you stream it.
Why I'm Alive Cast & Crew
Main cast
Viktor Zhdanov
- Maksym Horay
Maksym Horay
- Artem Wilbik
Artem Wilbik
Iryna Melnyk
Olga Radchuk
Roland Mishko
as Lyonchyk
Key crew
Directed by Villen Novak, written by Yevgeni Mitko.
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Why I'm Alive Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.7/10 from 3 ratings.
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Why I'm Alive – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Why I'm Alive online?
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Why I'm Alive (2021) is available to stream on Netflix. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Why I'm Alive?
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The main cast of Why I'm Alive (2021) includes Viktor Zhdanov, Maksym Horay, Artem Wilbik, Iryna Melnyk and Olga Radchuk. The film was directed by Villen Novak. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Why I'm Alive released?
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Why I'm Alive was released on November 4, 2021 and runs for 2h.
Is Why I'm Alive worth watching?
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Why I'm Alive (2021) holds an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Why I'm Alive?
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