Overview
Year 1917. Young doctor Valentin Voyno-Yasenetskyj with his wife and four children moved to Tashkent, beset by civil war and intervention. Voyno-Yasenetskyj became head physician in the city hospital. He not only saves hundreds of patients every day, operating under the bullets of the permanent street battles, fighting for his life and life of his beloved wife, dying of TB. In the midst of persecution, he as alone with four children on the outskirts of the former empire, so he decides to become a priest. And since then, he never altered neither scalpel, nor cross, he goes with them through all their hard exiles and arduous life, treating both: body and soul.
Frequently Asked Questions & Story Details
Who directed Luka?
Luka was directed by Aleksandr Parkhomenko.
What was the budget and revenue for Luka?
The official budget was $96,000 and the movie went on to gross $0 worldwide.
Where was Luka produced?
It was produced by companies including PATRIOT-FILM, The Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Belarus, Ukrainian State Film Agency in Belarus, Russia, Ukraine.
Luka Ending Explained & Trivia
The ending of Luka wraps up key thematic points regarding its characters. The film showcases excellent use of sound design, writing, and visual effects to create an immersive cinematic environment. For full analysis of ending theories, you can check out our corresponding articles in the Lumaflicks Blog section.
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