Ukrainian film company Big Hand Films has unveiled the official trailer for the family comedy 'S. Nicholas and the Lost Letter', which is set to become one of the first major Ukrainian premieres of the new Christmas season. The film will hit national theaters on November 19, 2026, and promises to combine a festive Christmas atmosphere, humor, and a touching story about believing in miracles. At the heart of the plot is Boris, a cynical and greedy investor who, on the eve of Saint Nicholas' Day, gets into an accident and begins to see a nine-year-old boy beside him — himself as a child.
Plot: The Letter That Never Arrived
The story unfolds in a cozy Carpathian hotel, where Saint Nicholas, together with his helpers, is preparing to grant children's wishes. In the course of their preparations, they discover a letter that has lain unread for more than 30 years. It was written by a boy named Borya from an orphanage, whose wish was never fulfilled. Since then, the boy has grown up, stopped believing in miracles, and turned into a cynical investor. Now Nicholas's helpers must find the grown-up Boris and help him regain his belief that dreams can come true. At stake is not only the hero's ability to feel joy: if Boris does not fulfill the child's wish by the holiday, Saint Nicholas may lose his magical power forever.
Cast and Creative Team
The lead role of Boris was played by Artemiy Yegorov, who in an interview said that the story holds special personal meaning for him. 'Children know this, they feel it, it's their foundation, but adults need to be constantly reminded of it,' the actor noted. He also emphasized that today his greatest dream is peace in Ukraine and around the world. The film was directed by Alexander Kyryienko, known for 'The Guardians of Christmas', with cinematography by Konstantin Ponomarev, who worked on the project 'The Konotop Witch'.
Atmosphere and Visual Style
Stills from the film, provided by Big Hand Films, showcase a vivid winter palette: characters in warm coats with white fur collars, falling snow, sunbeams breaking through bare tree branches, and the Carpathian landscape. The film's visual style underscores the festive mood and creates a sense of magic characteristic of Christmas movies. The new trailer introduces viewers to the film's characters and shows their adventures on the eve of the holiday, promising a story about why even adults sometimes need to believe in miracles again.
Conflicting Data
At the time of preparing this article, no significant discrepancies between sources were found. All three verified sources — wave.rbc.ua, nv.ua and ura-inform.com — unanimously confirm the premiere date of November 19, 2026, the film's title, the key names of the creative team, and the main plot elements. The differences concern only the level of detail in the character descriptions and the actors' quotes, which does not affect the factual accuracy of the material.
The premiere of 'S. Nicholas and the Lost Letter' on November 19, 2026, may become a notable event in Ukrainian Christmas cinema, especially given that domestic filmmaking is actively developing the family and holiday film genres. The film is aimed at audiences of all ages and offers a universal message: belief in miracles has no expiration date.
