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Searching for Nika
Searching for Nika

Searching for Nika

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Documentary

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Returning to Kyiv to search for his missing dog during the Russian invasion of Ukraine, director Stas Kapralov documents his journey as he joins forces with volunteers and becomes part of a movement to rescue animals caught in the crossfire of war.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

Ukrainian

Runtime

77 mins

Rating

8/10

Release Date

26 August 2023

Country

Spain

Cast

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