Ukrainian action thriller billed as Saving Private Ryan for the drone age

TL;DR

The war movie 'Killhouse' is presented as Ukraine's answer to 'Saving Private Ryan', updated for the drone age.
It is inspired by a real-life story of a couple rescued from a Russian attack with the help of a drone.
The film showcases the latest battlefield technology, including drones, and was shot in the Kyiv region.
Filming experienced disruptions due to actual air raid alerts, highlighting the 'war within a war' context.
The movie features cameos from Ukrainian figures like former military intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov and incorporates real combat drone footage.
Ukrainian intelligence agencies provided military vehicles and a helicopter for the production.
The film addresses the moral question of sacrificing many lives to save one, focusing on rescuing civilians from 'grey zones'.
'Killhouse' was made without state support and had a budget of $1.1 million, with plans for an English-language version and a streaming series.

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