Why I'm Alive (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film
Released in 2021, Why I'm Alive is a drama, romance and history film directed by Villen Novak, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. Mariupol. Pre-war life in a small Ukrainian town on the shore of the Azov Sea, with a good family life, quarrelsome neighbors, amateur opera, denunciations to the NKVD, and a dance floor in the city garden, the persecution of religion and, of course, with love.
Who’s in it. Why I'm Alive stars Viktor Zhdanov, Artem Wilbik, Maksym Horay and Iryna Melnyk, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Why I'm Alive page.
If you liked it. Fans of Why I'm Alive tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Why I'm Alive (2021)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Why I'm Alive change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Why I'm Alive?
- Why I'm Alive stars Viktor Zhdanov, Artem Wilbik, Maksym Horay, Iryna Melnyk and Roland Mishko.
- When was Why I'm Alive released?
- Why I'm Alive was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.