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My Boy Oleg

My Boy Oleg

2018
Drama
19 min NR Australia
8 / 10
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When a Ukrainian actress arrives in Melbourne for a festival performance, her off stage antics reveal the true nature of her visit.

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Goran Stolevski
Starring
Alex Dimitriades / Olena Fedorova / Diana Glenn / Garikai Jani

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Reviews

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Isabelle Moreau
Apr 10, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

In 'My Boy Oleg', Olena Fedorova embodies a visiting Ukrainian actress whose professional engagement in Melbourne serves as a cover for something more. The film excels in its portrayal of this duality, with Fedorova's performance hinting at depths…

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Leo Cartwright
Apr 10, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

While 'My Boy Oleg' boasts a potentially intriguing premise – a Ukrainian actress with a hidden agenda in Melbourne – the execution feels somewhat uneven. Olena Fedorova brings a certain presence to her role, but the script doesn't…

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Genevieve Dubois
Apr 10, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

'My Boy Oleg' is a quietly compelling piece that thrives on its central enigma. Olena Fedorova delivers a nuanced portrayal of a visiting actress whose public facade conceals a more complex reality. The film's strength lies in its…

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Marcus Thorne
Apr 10, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

This Melbourne-set drama, 'My Boy Oleg', offers a compelling central performance from Olena Fedorova as a Ukrainian actress whose festival visit masks a deeper agenda. The film navigates a delicate tonal balance, shifting from the glitz of performance…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 10, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Olena Fedorova anchors 'My Boy Oleg' with a performance that carefully balances vulnerability and veiled intent. The film, set against the familiar Melbourne landscape, initially promises a straightforward festival drama. However, the narrative soon pivots, hinting at a…

FAQs

The film appears to explore themes of deception, hidden agendas, and the duality of identity. The contrast between the actress's on stage persona and her off stage actions suggests a deeper examination of motivations and the secrets people keep. It also touches upon the experiences of individuals navigating unfamiliar environments and potentially engaging in clandestine activities.