Photophobia_
On a cold February morning, 12-year-old Niki and his family arrive at the Kharkiv metro station to take shelter from the terrifying war raging outside. For Niki's family, daylight is synonymous with mortal danger, and the boy is not allowed to leave the station premises, living under the constant glow of their neon lights. While aimlessly wandering around the abandoned cars and full platforms, Niki meets Vika (11), and a new world opens up to him. As their bond strengthens, the children find the courage once again to feel the sun on their faces.
Starring
Nikita Tyshchenko, Viktoriia Mats, Yana Yevdokymova
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Photophobia was released 3 years ago in 2023.
Overview
On a cold February morning, 12-year-old Niki and his family arrive at the Kharkiv metro station to take shelter from the terrifying war raging outside. For N...
Photophobia is a Documentary, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 11m.
CAST (7)
NT
Nikita Tyshchenko
Niki
VM
Viktoriia Mats
Vika
YY
Yana Yevdokymova
Niki's mother
YB
Yevhenii Borshch
Niki's stepfather
AT
Anna Tyshchenko
Anya
VP
Vitaly Pavlovitch
Cowboy
TV
Tatiana Valentynovna
Doctor
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
71 min (1h 11m)
Country
CZ, SK, UA
Rating
7.7/10 (3 votes)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Photophobia about?
On a cold February morning, 12-year-old Niki and his family arrive at the Kharkiv metro station to take shelter from the terrifying war raging outside. For Niki's family, daylight is synonymous with mortal danger, and the boy is not allowed to leave the station premises, living under the constant glow of their neon lights. While aimlessly wandering around the abandoned cars and full platforms, Niki meets Vika (11), and a new world opens up to him. As their bond strengthens, the children find the courage once again to feel the sun on their faces.
How long is Photophobia?
Photophobia has a runtime of 71 minutes (1h 11m).
Who stars in Photophobia?
The cast of Photophobia includes Nikita Tyshchenko, Viktoriia Mats, Yana Yevdokymova, Yevhenii Borshch, Anna Tyshchenko.
What is the rating of Photophobia?
Photophobia has a rating of 7.7 out of 10 based on 3 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Documentary
Drama