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My Dear Theo

My Dear Theo

2025•1h 38m
DocumentaryWar

In a series of letters to her young son, a mother, soldier and filmmaker documents her thoughts from the Ukrainian frontline.

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HAKA Films, Ström Pictures, Moon Man, Chicken & Egg Films

Language

UK

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Alisa Kovalenko

Alisa Kovalenko

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