In Kharkiv, Ukraine, young Muay Thai boxers reflect on the sound, movement & childhood against war

Young Muay Thai boxers in Kharkiv, 20km from the frontline, train and grow up as birdsong, laughter, gloves on pads and air-raid sirens blend into one soundscape.

A lyrical 16mm portrait of children finding rhythm, strength and joy in a city under fire.

For the short documentary Muscle Memory, director Mikayla Jean Miller follows a community of young Muay Thai boxers in Kharkiv, Ukraine, exploring childhood, connection, bodily wisdom, and growing up just 20km from the f

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