As It Was (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2023, As It Was is a drama film directed by Anastasia Solonevych, running about 15 minutes.
What it’s about. Lera has been living in Berlin for almost a year after the start of the war in Ukraine. Lera does not feel well in Berlin and makes an impulsive decision to go to Kyiv, for the first time during the war. On the way to Kyiv, she learns that her family is not in Kyiv, and will come only the next day. Therefore, she meets her friend Kyryl, with whom she spends the day, as she used to before the war. In the morning, Lera meets her mother and sister, and finally feels at home. But she still doubts whether she will stay in Kyiv or go back to Berlin.
Who’s in it. As It Was stars Valeria Berezovska as Lera, Kyrylo Zemlyanyi as Kyrylo, Olena Korohod and Sofia Berezovska, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, As It Was has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch As It Was page.
If you liked it. Fans of As It Was tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch As It Was (2023)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for As It Was change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is As It Was worth watching?
- As It Was holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in As It Was?
- As It Was stars Valeria Berezovska, Kyrylo Zemlyanyi, Olena Korohod, Sofia Berezovska and Damian Kocur.
- When was As It Was released?
- As It Was was released in 2023, with a runtime of about 15 minutes.