The war has devastated the Ukrainian town of Bucha, whose inhabitants have suffered unimaginable cruelty and suffering. If hope remains a faint glimmer, the will to survive still shines through in this film.

War crimes haunt the residents of Bucha years after the Russian occupation. And yet, amidst the bodies and ruins, they are united in their determination to move on with their lives. Children rehearse for school plays, widows rebuild their homes, and couples begin married life even as soldiers return to the front — perhaps never to return. Nothing can prepare people for life in a society shaped by war, and as time goes on, the fissures in communities become more and more apparent. Is democracy strong enough to keep people together?