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The White Bird Marked with Black
6.0 / 10• 1972• 1h 39m•NR• Ukrainian
WarDrama
Storyline
A family struggles to survive in an area that was claimed as part of Rumania, Poland and Ukraine, all within a short span of time. When World War II comes, various family members choose different masters; some even choose to work for the Soviets. War, struggle, marriages, births, deaths--all these events punctuate the story of this large family.
Cast & Crew
Ivan Mykolaichuk
Petro Dzvonar
Lead
Yurii Mykolaichuk
Bohdan Dzvonar
Alexandr Plotnikov
Les Dzvonar
Larysa Kadochnykova
Dana
Bohdan Stupka
Orest Dzvonar
Nataliia Naum
Katryna Dzvonar
Gemma Firsova
Vivdya
Vasyl Symchych
Priest Myron
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Yurii Illienko's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The White Bird Marked with Black is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
