Black Shawl

A mother and daughter are going through hard times in a refugee camp. The father has disappeared while fighting for Ukraine’s freedom, leaving them among other women with similar fates. Fear, uncertainty, and crushing loneliness are emotions almost all of them know well. Yet even growing closer to one another carries risks – not all of which they are aware.

Directed by Kamila Boichenko, Black Shawl leans on a strong ensemble — Iryna Verenych-Ostrovska, Oksana Cherkashyna, Yelyzaveta Pavlenko — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2025.