Logline (EN):

What is the meaning of life for the main character? With this question, he turns to his dark side. The struggle between imagination and reality

SHORT SYNOPSIS (EN) 

The protagonist experiences deep insecurity and social isolation. People around him used to see an introvert, a social phobic, a sociopath, a melancholic. After losing his job and being overwhelmed by everything happening around him, his inner state finally collapses. Searching for answers, he turns to his hidden self to confront his questions and understand who he truly is. The line between reality and imagination fades, revealing a profound internal conflict.

This is the story of a man who turned Ukrainian dance into an explosion of emotion and drive. Pavlo Virskyi (1905-1975) is a choreographer who transformed the stage into a battlefield for beauty and freedom, and every movement into a small theater. The legendary Virskyi Ensemble conquered stages from Paris to Tokyo, received standing ovations in the world's most prestigious halls, and made audiences applaud while standing. His virtuoso productions, from dizzying hopaks to complex multi-figure compositions, have become the benchmark of mastery that no one has yet surpassed.

Archival footage, memories of friends and students, incredible performances and behind-the-scenes secrets reveal how his dance survived wars, censorship, and time to continue to inspire and impress today.

The Interception Game explores the unlikely wartime bond between Ukrainian soldiers and footballers through the true story of the Mykhailenko brothers – Serhii, an air-defense commander, and Mykola, a player on Ukraine's Olympic football team. 

While one risks his life on the frontline, the other represents his nation on the global sporting stage of the 2024 Paris Olympics. 

The film reveals how victories in football offer hope to those in war – and how both battles are fought for the same future. A story of brotherhood, resilience, and the invisible thread connecting stadiums and trenches.