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Historical drama

Why I’m Alive (2021): Cast

Why I’m Alive (2021) movie poster

Why I’m Alive is a 2021 historical drama directed by Villen Novak, starring Viktor Zhdanov, Roland Mishko and Iryna Melnyk. It runs 2 hours.

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Why I’m Alive (2021) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h (120 min)
Director
Villen Novak
Genres
History , Drama , Romance
Original language
Ukrainian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Why I’m Alive About?

The premise of Why I’m Alive without spoilers.

This film portrays life in a small Ukrainian town on the Azov Sea before the war. It explores the complexities of a close-knit community, showcasing family bonds, friendly rivalries, and the local amateur opera scene. The narrative also touches upon historical tensions, including denunciations to the NKVD and the suppression of religious practices, all set against the backdrop of a vibrant city garden and, ultimately, the enduring power of love.

Why I’m Alive Themes & Keywords

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  • female rear nudity
  • female nudity
  • female frontal nudity
  • female full frontal nudity
  • male full frontal nudity
  • male rear nudity
  • skinny dipping
  • male nudity
  • public nudity
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Cast & crew

Why I’m Alive Cast & Characters

Viktor Zhdanov leads the cast, with Roland Mishko as Lyonchyk and Iryna Melnyk. Directed by Villen Novak; 6 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Why I’m Alive

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From the director

More from Villen Novak

One more film directed by Villen Novak: Wild Love.

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Videos

Why I’m Alive Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Why I’m Alive.

Чому я живий (2021, трейлер)
Details

Why I’m Alive Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “Тепер я турок, не козак…” and “Чому я живий”.

Also known as
  • Тепер я турок, не козак…
  • Чому я живий
  • Chomu ya zhyvyi
  • Почему я живой
  • Kodėl aš gyvas

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FAQ

Why I’m Alive FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Why I’m Alive, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Why I’m Alive?

Why I’m Alive runs 2 hours (120 minutes).

When was Why I’m Alive released?

Why I’m Alive was released on August 19, 2021.

Who directed Why I’m Alive?

Why I’m Alive was directed by Villen Novak.

More films by Villen Novak

Who is in the cast of Why I’m Alive?

Why I’m Alive stars Viktor Zhdanov, Roland Mishko as Lyonchyk and Iryna Melnyk, among 6 credited actors.

Does Why I’m Alive have a post-credit scene?

No. Why I’m Alive has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Why I’m Alive in?

The original language of Why I’m Alive is Ukrainian.

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