The film is set in Eastern Ukraine on the war frontline and follows 10-year-old Oleg's life over a year, showing how his innocence is eroded by the war's pressures. Oleg lives with his grandmother in a small village, watching as others leave, and life becomes increasingly difficult. The film portrays the importance of close relationships for survival and examines what it means to grow up in a war zone, where a child's universal struggles are intertwined with war's dangers and challenges.
The Distant Barking of Dogs
The movie "The Distant Barking of Dogs" takes place on the war-torn frontline of Eastern Ukraine, where a 10-year-old Ukrainian boy named Oleg navigates a year of growing up amidst the devastating effects of war.
