Ukraine | 2022 | Feature Film | 105’ | Original Version with English Subtitles
Vibrant "Luxembourg, Luxembourg" by Ukrainian director Antonio Lukich offers a bittersweet escape from a mundane life in a time of war. The story revolves around Kolya and Vasya, identical twins navigating their contrasting lives in Lubny. While Kolya is a scrappy drug dealer facing life's hardships, Vasya is in law enforcement with hopes for a better future. The film beautifully blends comedy and melancholic wisdom, revealing the complexities of familial bonds and the struggle for identity amidst absence. The eventual reunion of the brothers in Luxembourg leads to a subtly heartfelt resolution, making the film a vital, revivifying act of resistance through its sweet-natured humor and sincerity.