Filming of The Last Goodbye, which took place in June and July 2017, is now finished. The TV premiere of the film is scheduled for this autumn, on air of Ukraina TV channel.
One of the most difficult scenes was a rescue of Jim the puppy. It was filmed on the Desna River, which is famous for its strong current. "I was very worried about this scene; it was extremely difficult to shoot it. Returning home after the shooting, I was completely confident that we had failed. But now, after having a look at the material, I can say that it turned out even better than we expected, – the director says. – There was a strong current on the river, the water was very cold, and in close-ups the actors worked without stuntmen, and the dog was only 3 weeks old. But it is always like this - what you are afraid of turns out to be OK. I was impressed by Masha Trepikova, who took a risk and dived into the water with her lenses, although it is not allowed, and Kostya Samoukov, who swam desperately upstream in heavy wet clothes to save our characters".
What is the movie about: One hot summer day, 24-year-old Andrey saves a drowning schoolgirl Vera. The girl falls in love with her savior, but he only sees a small shy girl in her. Soon, Andrey leaves for the city and marries a woman his age. Vera is left with his drawings, a medallion, and Jim the puppy they saved together. Years have passed, and from an awkward girl Vera has turned into a successful and beautiful woman; she started her own business and got married. Still, she is not happy. One day, Vera meets Andrey in a veterinary clinic but does not reveal she is that same Vera. However, problems with business and her husband’s betrayal destroy her well-arranged life. And when things get rough, Andrey comes to the rescue just like many years ago.
