An Ocean Away
Andrei Kureichik’s An Ocean Away is a deeply human, rhythm-verbatim drama that captures with profound empathy the emotional toll and resilience experienced by Ukrainian-Americans amidst the unjust and devastating Russia-Ukraine war. Built from intimate, real-life testimonies, this extraordinary play weaves together voices that echo with pain, love, courage, and hope, crafting a powerful narrative on identity, displacement, and survival. In An Ocean Away, Kureichik has crafted a vital, moving, and deeply poetic portrayal of human endurance and the incredible courage of Ukrainians facing unimaginable adversity. The play powerfully advocates for empathy and action, urging audiences to support Ukraine and honor the resilience and bravery of its people, while celebrating the profound, enduring human spirit that survives even amidst the darkness of our time.
