Experiencing Interruptions?

That Girl from Ukraine

This is a story inspired by true events, about a girl who moved out of Ukraine, because of the war in her country. Upon arriving to Poland, in the camp, she meets with an older guy, who seems helpful and responsible and caring and helps hosting her for a night before she travels to her friend to another city. As events unfold, they seem to have found a friend in each other. But his past troubled experiences with women, and his life experiences, let his male ego come into this new relationship, which eventually takes a turn and a friendship which could have done well for both to start a new life, comes to an end.

  • Mohinder Pal Singh Sobti
    Director
  • Mohinder Pal Singh Sobti
    Writer
  • Mohinder Pal Singh Sobti
    Producer
  • Alesia Lifantii
    Key Cast
  • Mohinder Pal Singh Sobti
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Feature
  • Genres:
    Romance, Drama, 18+
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 21 minutes 41 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 14, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    9,000 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    Poland
  • Country of Filming:
    Poland
  • Language:
    English, Ukrainian
  • Shooting Format:
    4K UHD
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Eastern Europe Film Festival
    Craiova, Județul Dolj
    Romania
    June 1, 2023
    Best Feature Film, Best Director
  • Berlin Indie Film Festival
    Berlin
    Germany
    June 21, 2023
    Official Selection
  • Portugal Indie Film Festival
    Porto
    Portugal
    June 21, 2023
    Official Selection
  • Best International Film Festival
    București,
    Romania
    July 31, 2023
    Official Selection
  • Star International Film Festival
    Florence
    Italy
    August 12, 2023
    Official Selection
  • French International Modern Film and Script Festival
    Paris
    France
    September 5, 2023
    Official Selection
  • Sweet Democracy Film Awards
    Cannes
    France
    September 15, 2023
    Best Indie Narrative Feature Film
  • Frida Film Festival
    Paris
    France
    September 10, 2023
    Best Indie Feature Film (low budget)
  • Golden Reel Awards
    Lisbon
    Portugal
    September 28, 2023
    Official Selection
  • 8 & Halfilm Awards
    Rome
    Italy
    September 15, 2023
    Best Indie Narrative Feature Film (low budget)
  • Amsterdam Lift-Off Film Festival
    Amsterdam
    Netherlands
    October 1, 2023
    Official Selection
  • Paris Film Awards
    Paris
    France
    October 27, 2023
    Best Indie Feature Film
  • Florence Film Awards
    Florence
    Italy
    October 5, 2023
    Official Selection
  • London Movie Awards
    London
    United Kingdom
    October 30, 2023
    Silver Award Best Indie Feature Film
  • New York Movie Awards
    New York
    United States
    October 29, 2023
    Official Selection
  • Hollywood Gold Awards
    Los Angeles, California
    United States
    October 29, 2023
    Official Selection
  • Milan Gold Awards
    Milan
    Italy
    October 5, 2023
    Gold Award Best Indie Narrative Feature Film
  • Rome International Movie Awards
    Rome
    Italy
    November 4, 2023
    Best Feature Film
  • HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL FILM CARNIVAL
    Kowloon
    Hong Kong
    November 7, 2023
    Best Feature Film (Critiques Choice Award)
  • Swedish International Film Festival
    Arvika
    Sweden
    December 10, 2023
    Best International Feature Film
  • Cannes Continental Film Festival
    Cannes
    France
    November 30, 2023
    Finalist: Best Actress, Best Production, Best Indie Narrative Feature Film, Best First Time Director,
  • Sweden Film Awards
    Norrbottens län
    Sweden
    November 16, 2023
    Semi Finalist: Feature Film, First Feature Film, Best Director Feature Film,
  • SPAIN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
    Madrid
    Spain
    November 22, 2023
    Honorable Mention
  • KickOff International Film Festival
    Warsaw
    Poland
    December 7, 2023
    Finalist: Best Feature Film
  • Rome International Movie Awards
    Rome
    Italy
    December 4, 2023
    Gold Award: Best Feature Film
  • Polish International Film Festival
    Warsaw
    Poland
    December 4, 2023
    Best International Feature Film
  • Sofia International Film Festival
    Sofia
    Bulgaria
    December 12, 2023
    Honorable Mention
  • SWEDISH ACADEMY OF MOTION PICTURE AWARDS
    Alstermo
    Sweden
    December 29, 2023
    Winner: Debut Filmmaker
  • Budapest Film Festival
    Budapest
    Hungary
    August 28, 2024
    Best First Time Filmmaker
  • European Independent Filmmakers Festival and Awards
    Warsaw
    Poland
    January 31, 2024
    Best Feature Film, Best Feature Film Drama, Best Original Story, Best Actress, Best First Time Director,
  • Tatras International Film Festival
    Prešovský kraj
    Slovakia
    February 1, 2024
    Official Selection
  • Red Fox International Film Festival
    Tbilisi
    Georgia
    March 25, 2024
    Official Selection
  • Portuguese Lemur International Film Festival
    Porto
    April 7, 2024
    Official Selection
  • Belgrade International Film Festival
    Belgrade
    Serbia
    April 10, 2024
    Official Selection
  • Art Giraffe International Film Festival
    Nice
    France
    May 31, 2024
    Official Selection
  • Bratislava Film Festival
    Bratislava
    Slovakia
    July 1, 2024
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Mohinder Pal Singh Sobti

I’ve been passionate about filmmaking ever since I was 16 years, and started working as a freelance cameraman in order to work with a camera and learn arts and the life experiences, along with, while working in my fathers garage to be able to pay for lifestyle and studies. I first tried producing and directing my indie film productions during 2007, although we couldn't finish it, but then, that was one fine learning experience in my life. Over the years I’ve lived traveled and worked in more than 30 countries and with a strong background in management and advertising, I’ve always continued to dream and keep my passion for filmmaking alive. And, now it’s time to cherish these emotions finally, when I’ve completed my first feature film, and, I’m happy having achieved my goals. Today, I stand as one of those independent gorilla filmmaker, who continues to work with passion and cherish every moment thus, feeling the bliss and happiness within. Now after completing one film, I’m even more experienced and eager to continue working with my independent filmmaking. Thanks to my father, who let me dream and believe in my dreams and above all, motivated me to be passionate in life and with works. No matter how simple my first film is, it is a film, crafted with years of passion and lots of hard work. Thank You Universe, for all the goodness. Thank You!

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Director Statement

Passions drive to craft a character in a person, keep your passions alive. Over time, with experience, it builds a fine attitude to your lifestyle. A filmmaker, should just make films, no matter how simple or with what gear, its important, to tell your story the way you want to.