Routine of Youth

About This Movie

Routine of Youth is this deeply haunting documentary that follows the life of a 15-year-old boy from Ternopil, Ukraine. Shot with a raw, almost intimate lens, you feel the weight of his absence as the film unfolds. It captures the everyday moments against a backdrop of a city that feels both familiar and foreign. The pacing has this almost dreamlike quality, giving you time to really sit with the emotions. What stands out is how the film balances personal story with the larger cultural context of Ukraine during those years. No flashy effects, just real-life moments that hit hard. The performances—if you can call them that—are genuine. It’s like you’re peering into a slice of life that feels both transient and permanent at once.

Documentary style with raw, intimate footageExplores themes of youth and absenceSet against the cultural backdrop of Ukraine