Under the Volcano

There are no spoilers here.

Far removed from any current conflicts a Ukrainian family is about to return from an all inclusive vacation in the distant middle of the Atlantic. But history and reality intervene. The return home becomes uncertain. The nature joins in. The ocean and the volcano become increasingly threatening. Disturbing the false peace and seeming to warn of some unspecified disaster.

They must make decisions which will determine their future and the lives of those in their care.

The crisp episodic scenes are subtle and masterful. In a short time their reality becomes ours.

Sofia Berezowska and Damian Kocur deserve particular praise for making us care about this family unit and making us realize our similarities. A great movie. Thank you.