In 1991, members of the Ukrainian diaspora from Canada and the United States travelled to their homeland. They promoted the ideals of democracy and urged people to vote in favour of Ukrainian independence in the referendum. 

The film is based on these people’s memories and their personal archives. The unique footage includes the first rallies against Soviet rule, clashes with the security forces, exclusive accounts from those who took part in the events, and a glimpse into life in Soviet Ukraine at the time, with all its hardships, fears and absurdities.

This is a story about how freedom is not just a right, but also a responsibility. And the actions of one ordinary person can truly change the course of history. The film explores little-known aspects of events that everyone is familiar with: the struggle for Ukraine’s independence in the late 1980s and early 1990s, and recounts the role played by the Ukrainian diaspora in these processes.