In early 2022, the small Ukrainian town of Bucha near the capital, Kyiv, was occupied by the Russian army for several weeks. After a month of intense fighting, the Russian Army withdrew, leaving the town destroyed in its wake. Now, as they clean their streets of debris and re-build their shattered homes share, the residents of Bucha are starting to share their stories. Yuri, a municipal service manager, struggles to keep people supplied with clean drinking water. Olenka is the only child in her class after two of her friends were killed - the rest having fled the country. In the midst of suffering, a young couple gets married, and life goes on. This heart-rending yet empowering documentary tells stories of loss, hope, and resistance, as the spring flowers of Bucha begin to bloom.
Part of Storyville at Eurovision.
Title | Storyville - Season 0 Episode 5 When Spring Came to Bucha |
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Year | 2024 |
Genre | Documentary |
Country | United Kingdom |
Studio | BBC Four, BBC Two |
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Alternative Titles | |
Keyword | current affairs |
First Air Date | Nov 15, 1997 |
Last Air date | Jun 18, 2024 |
Season | 28 Season |
Episode | 660 Episode |
Runtime | 85:14 minutes |
Quality | HD |
IMDb: | 7.57/ 10 by 7.00 users |
Popularity | 23.077 |
Language | English |