Anything for a better future, a film by KarsTuinder
JTKT Productions creates documentaries that focus on personal stories within global conflicts and social issues. Their films look beyond politics and headlines, showing the human side of complex situations. The documentary is distributed by Mailuki Films.
Their latest documentary follows the Russian–Ukrainian war through the eyes of a young Nepali man who joined the Russian army. Coming from a modest background, he hoped to earn money and support his family. Instead, he found himself in the middle of a brutal war.
The film shares his personal journey, his motivations, and the impact of his decision on both himself and his family back home. Rather than taking sides, the documentary focuses on the human experience of survival, doubt, and the difficult choices people make when faced with limited opportunities.
Synopsis
A 19-year-old Nepali student, raised in poverty, earns a scholarship to study in Russia. But unprepared for the harsh realities, he soon finds himself swept into the Ukrainian war, fighting for the Russian army just months after his arrival. Driven by the hope of a better future, he documents his life on the front lines, capturing the war through the eyes of a foreign soldier, from a Russian perspective. This documentary follows his extraordinary two-year journey, exploring themes of resilience, identity, and the fight for survival.
Technical and Artistic Details – Anything for a better future
Genre: Short Documentary
Producer: JTKT Productions
Distributor: Mailuki Films
Duration: 29 minutes
Language: Nepali
Subtitles: English
