06 November 2026

A special screening of the comedy "Good Thing Mom Doesn't Know" took place in Odessa

(Special screening of the film "Good Thing Mom Doesn't Know." PHOTO: Intent)

A special screening of the Ukrainian crime comedy "Good Thing Mom Doesn't Know" was held in Odesa, attended by the film's creative team. The audience spoke with the producer and actors during a question-and-answer session.

An Intenta correspondent attended the event. 

The special screening took place on November 5. As part of the event, the film was personally presented to the people of Odesa by the producer, second director and casting director Yevgeniy Litvinenko, as well as actors Leya Maevskaya, Oleksandr Esmurziev, Kateryna Skrypko, and Mykhailo Spivakovsky.

The screening began with a brief introductory presentation by the filmmakers, followed by the screening of the film. At the end of the event, there was an open Q&A session, during which attendees had the opportunity to ask the team questions and learn details about the filming process.

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"Good Thing Mom Doesn’t Know" is an ironic crime comedy in the style of modern neo-noir. The film’s plot weaves together four interconnected stories set against the backdrop of Kyiv at night. Chance encounters, fatal mistakes, and unexpected plot twists lead the main characters into bizarre and dangerous situations.

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The film’s visual style draws on classic neo-noir, featuring contrasting lighting, rich neon hues, and a gloomy urban aesthetic. At the same time, the tense atmosphere is balanced by sharp dialogue and absurd situational comedy, making the film easy to watch.

Юлія Калабайда

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