In 2025, one year after the end of the war, Ukrainian soldier Sergey returned to real life. The days after the trauma were not easy. The factory super[Expand All]
In 2025, one year after the end of the war, Ukrainian soldier Sergey returned to real life. The days after the trauma were not easy. The factory supervisor looked down on me, my colleagues took their own lives, the factory was closed and I lost my job. Even the iron at home was of no use. I could only vent my frustration by shooting human-shaped targets in the wild. Unemployed, he happened to join the "Black Tulip" project aimed at digging up the remains of military personnel and met volunteer Katia. While digging in the desolate and abandoned land, he was also digging out his own wounds, opening up the rotten flesh eroded by the war, hoping to grow the courage to survive. The war between Ukraine and Russia has brought about an unprecedented ecological disaster. The director, with his unique visual language, astonishing scenes and cinematography, has created a theater-like stage for the characters. With areas strewn with landmines, abandoned mines and factories, and polluted land and water sources, it highlights how insignificant and useless people are in the face of the cold post-war situation. The film ingeniously incorporates the works of the renowned Soviet director Digavitov, presenting a satirical and humorous portrayal of a cold-toned life. "In Ukraine, you must be an optimist." " - Valentin Vasanovic[Collapse]
