Veselka: The Rainbow on the Corner at the Center of the World

2024 1h 46m EN

Documentary

Synopsis

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New York City's beloved Ukrainian restaurant Veselka is best known for its borscht and varenyky, but it has become a beacon of hope for Ukraine. As the second-generation owner Tom Birchard reluctantly retires after 54 years, his son Jason faces the pressures of stepping into his father’s shoes as the war in Ukraine impacts his family and staff.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

David Duchovny
Narrator (voice)
Jason Birchard
Self
Tom Birchard
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Kathy Hochul
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Eric Adams
Self

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Michael Fiore
Writers: Michael Fiore
Languages: English, Ukrainian
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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Released 2 years ago.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Ukrainian.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Michael Fiore shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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David Duchovny and Jason Birchard and Tom Birchard carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt30853210 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Michael Fiore directs. Michael Fiore cuts. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English, Ukrainian.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 2 years ago.
2Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Ukrainian.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Editor Michael Fiore shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5David Duchovny and Jason Birchard and Tom Birchard carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt30853210 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.