Red Arrow Studios International announced that production has commenced on the anthology series Those Who Stayed in Ukraine.

Those Who Stayed is a six-part anthology series inspired by true stories of people in Kyiv during February and March of 2022, following the start of the Russian invasion. The series showcases stories of hope and triumph in the face of adversity, with a touch of humor.

Those Who Stayed is codeveloped and co-financed with Red Arrow Studios International (Germany), SVT (Sweden), NRK (Norway) and Yle (Finland) are coproducing.

Red Arrow Studios International will distribute the series globally.

The first filming block covering three out of six episodes went into production on March 17 in and around Kyiv. The second block will commence in April. Series delivery is planned for fall 2023.

“During our darkest moments, we wanted to share the light of our people. We wanted to share the stories of Ukrainians who remained in Kyiv during the most uncertain and dangerous time, in the initial months of the war. While every second person left, every second person stayed – because something kept them: duty, love, responsibility, principle… And in these dark times, we wanted to show the world the light of Ukrainian talent: actors, directors, cameramen, and artists. They all stayed to fight and win,” said Anastasiia Lodkina, series showrunner.