Former title: The Soldier's Journey

When Ukrainian filmmaker Helena Maksyom experiences the brutality of the Russian full-scale invasion firsthand, she feels she has no choice but to take up arms and join the military. During her first steps as a soldier, she keeps filming to not lose humanity.

Amongst the pain, destruction and moral ambiguity, there are genuine moments of joy, love and human decency. She refuses to let go of her hope in humanity and deep down inside, she is also still a girl who wants to dance and be a mom.

• Directed by: Helena Maksyom 
• Produced by Adrian Pirvu (ROM)
• Co-produced by Perennial Lens (GER) & Een van de jongens
• Is association with ZDF
• Supported by ESFUF, Dutch Foundation For Literature, Romanian Cultural Institute, The Netherlands Film Fund

Length: 90’
Status: Rough Cut
Expected: 2025