The film tells the story of Veronika Kozhukharova, a red-haired orphanage girl who managed to realize the "Ukrainian dream" and became a classical saxophone star at the age of 23.
I came across Urchin by chance and decided to watch it because of the title. It made me think of the spiky animal that lives at the bottom of the ocean, and the old Dickensian novels, where an urchin was an orphaned, homeless child in shaggy and dirty clothes.
This Christmas movie gives viewers a friendship that unexpectedly forms from a plane trip.
The film is a powerful narrative encompassing a theme that many people can identify with.
Indie director, Niki Caro (known for 'Whale Rider') directs the live-action 'Mulan' and sets another example of strong females fighting against gender inequality.
‘Candyman’ (2021) builds upon the original 1992 film by presenting the myth of Candyman not only as an example of black pain, but as an opportunity for black vengeance.
'Brother' is a gripping family drama with dazzling performances all around.
