The 2022 documentary offers a deeply intimate look at a temporary shelter in Lysychansk, Eastern Ukraine, for children whose families have been broken by war, poverty, and addiction. Directed by Simon Lereng Wilmont, the film captures the raw emotional landscape of these children as they wait for state-determined futures. Core Premise & Themes
The film follows several children—Sasha, Eva, Kolya, and Alina—over a period of 15 months. It highlights the contrast between the harsh realities of their situations and the warmth of the shelter: A House Made of Splinters (2022) A House Made of Splinters (2022)