‘Exchange’ is a war drama that depicts the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2014. The film follows the story of a Kyiv surgeon, Oleksandr, who learns that his estranged son has been captured by a separatist group. To secure his son’s release, Oleksandr must navigate a dangerous exchange involving a corrupt Russian colonel and an unknown hostage. The film is based on real events and was shot in the Kyiv region, some of which were destroyed during the conflict in 2022.