Under the Volcano

  • Drama
  • War
10/11/2024
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The Ukrainian family of four is spending the last day of their vacation on the island of Tenerife. They do not know yet that the next day, their flight to Kyiv will be canceled and Russian bombs will start falling on their counrty.

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    • Brent_Marchant

      Irony can provide both spice and substance to a story when blended with skill and dexterity. But, if that mix is off, the narrative can fall apart quickly, as happens, unfortunately, in this offering that draws from headlines of the recent past. Writer-director Damian Kocurs second feature outing focuses on the experiences of a Ukrainian family of four on vacation in the Canary Islands. But, just as theyre preparing to board their flight back to Kyiv, they learn of the invasion of their homeland by marauding Russian forces, and, with the breakout of hostilities, theyre left stranded on Tenerife. The irony in this is that, while things are falling apart in Ukraine, theyre not only safe, but also in a beautiful island paradise. Theyre even ex...

      March 11, 2025

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