Fan Casting Honey, We’re Ruining Our Kids: The Fokin Family

Set in Kyiv, this fictionalized drama follows the Fokin family as they navigate the emotional fallout of participating in a reality show designed to address family dysfunction. Olena, a single mother overwhelmed by work and parenting, enlists the help of a team of psychologists to save her 11-year-old son Sasha from his spiraling addiction to video games and his increasingly volatile behavior. Under the guidance of a strict but compassionate psychologist, the family embarks on a three-week journey of self-discovery. Confronted with simulations of their son’s grim future and forced to reevaluate their communication and priorities, the Fokins face uncomfortable truths about generational trauma and societal pressures. The story is a heartfelt exploration of family dynamics, discipline, and love in the face of modern challenges.