---
title: "Sniper: The White Raven"
year: 2022
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/sniper-the-white-raven-2022"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 966220
imdb_id: "tt19465630"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 120
community_rating: 7.7
vote_count: 928
content_rating: "R"
---

# Sniper: The White Raven (2022) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/sniper-the-white-raven-2022

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Sniper: The White Raven is a 2022 film that follows the life of an eccentric pacifist named Mykola who seeks to be useful to humanity. The narrative shifts when the war in Donbas begins, forcing Mykola to confront the destruction of his home and the death of his pregnant wife at the hands of militants. This personal tragedy causes his naive worldview to collapse. Following these events, Mykola makes the decision to enlist in a sniper company. As he transitions into his new role, he eventually encounters the individuals responsible for his wife's death. This confrontation leads to an emotional breakdown for the protagonist. In response to his trauma and the loss he suffered, Mykola begins to conduct what is described as sniper terror against the enemy forces. The film documents his evolution from a pacifist into a combatant driven by the events of the conflict in Donbas.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A pacifist turned sniper seeks vengeance after his family is destroyed in the Donbas war."

### Why Watch
- Intense war action
- Deep moral conflict
- Strong emotional narrative

### Caveats & Content Note
- Graphic violence
- Bleak tone
- Tone & Suitability: Contains graphic war violence and emotional trauma, suitable for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: war, drama, revenge, gritty

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, ViX Premium Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV, Plex | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | Beamafilm | Beamafilm | Amazon Video, Beamafilm |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Marian Bushan
- **Networks / Studios**: UM Group

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Pavlo Aldoshyn** as *Mykola*
- **Maryna Koshkina** as *Nastia*
- **Andrii Mostrenko** as *Cap*
- **Roman Semysal** as *Brigade commander*
- **Roman Yasinovskyi**
- **Oleh Shulha**
- **Egor Kozlov** as *Ivan*
- **Yevhen Chernykov**
- **Vadym Kurylko** as *Hyurza*
- **Zachary Shadrin**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the protagonist’s original belief system?
Mykola is introduced as an eccentric pacifist who wants to be useful to humanity.

### Q: Which conflict serves as the film’s backdrop?
The story is set during the war in Donbas, Ukraine.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a war, action, and drama film.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately two hours.

### Q: When was the film produced?
Work on the film began in 2019 and it was released in 2022.

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