The documentary film "Save", directed by Serhii Zeinalov and Maksym Khotilenko, is dedicated to the tragic events following the destruction of the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant dam and their impact on the residents of the Kherson region. The film tells the personal drama of director Zeinalov, whose grandmother and grandfather remained in the occupied town of Oleshky during the catastrophic flooding.  

After the dam’s destruction, the directors set off from Kyiv to Kherson, hoping to rescue Serhii’s relatives. However, reaching Oleshky, located on the left bank of the Dnipro River, proved impossible due to the destroyed Antonivskyi Bridge and Russian military shelling. This bridge, incidentally, was built under the supervision of the director’s grandfather, Afanasiy Dermenzhi.  

The film provides a detailed portrayal of the efforts of volunteers and residents who risk their lives to evacuate people from the flooded areas. Viewers witness the heroic actions of ordinary citizens who, despite the danger, organize rescue operations using boats and improvised means.  

The director’s personal story, "Save" conveys a profound emotional charge, showing how war and natural disasters shape the destinies of individuals and entire families. The film not only documents the events but also raises important questions about humanity, solidarity, and the strength of family bonds in the most difficult moments of life.