Nice Ladies
Documentary about a group of elderly Ukrainian cheerleaders facing impossible choices as a result of the war with Russia.
With the recent escalation of Russia’s war on Ukraine, the seemingly unbreakable bond of a vibrant cheerleading team of over-50s called ‘Nice Ladies’ is challenged. They face impossible choices between motherland and grandmotherhood, between staying and leaving. Core team member Sveta flees with her family to the Netherlands, while captain Valia and coach Nadia stay behind in the repeatedly bombed city of Kharkiv. Torn apart, the ladies try to stay in contact to hold on to their sanity amid terror, heartbreak, and the pain of Sveta – who is suffering from survivor’s guilt. Will the team be able to reunite, save their sisterhood, and find a common language despite the emerging scars of war?