Oct 29, 2023 · 35m
After her family home is destroyed, Olga has to co-exist in a small apartment with her husband, ex-husband and their children.
The First Days
A unique drama anthology series for our time, inspired by true events which happened in Kyiv in the first few weeks after the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. As the brutal war got underway, every second person left Kyiv. Yet every second person remained. These are their stories – variously moving, funny, sad, stark, unsettling, and uplifting.
Created by: Anastasia Lodkina
Season 1 Episodes
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Nov 5, 2023 · 35m
Max, a zoo employee from Ukraine, must find a way to help the animals he works with after the invasion by Russian troops results in a loss of electricity and food.
Nov 12, 2023 · 31m
After fleeing war once, a homeless man who lives with his 10-year-old son decides to join his country's war effort but struggles to do so due to his lack of documents and identification.
Nov 19, 2023 · 34m
A German surgeon visits Kyiv to rescue his girlfriend after war breaks out, only to find out that she refuses to leave. After being inspired to stay back and volunteer, he finds himself in a dangerous situation.
Nov 26, 2023 · 32m
During Russia's invasion, Egor, a seven-year-old Ukrainian boy, fights his fears with his imaginary friends while his mothers contemplate leaving the country.
Dec 3, 2023 · 35m
A famous drag artist becomes a symbol of Ukrainian resistance after he decides to stay in Kyiv instead of fleeing war and starts live streaming every day.
Season 1 FAQ
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
When did The First Days Season 1 premiere?
The First Days Season 1 premiered on October 29, 2023.
How many episodes are in The First Days Season 1?
The First Days Season 1 has 6 episodes.
What is the first episode of The First Days Season 1?
The season opens with Season 1 Episode 1, "Family". It aired on October 29, 2023.
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