Flowers Beyond the Dark
Amid the chaos of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Natalia and Serhiy, a couple of artists separated by occupation, quickly lose any contact. They feel paralyzed, drowning in helplessness and uncertainty. At the same time, the soldiers of the 72nd brigade of the Armed Forces, Vitaliy and Serhiy, build unity and find courage guarding “the road of life,” a planned evacuation route for civilians. Priest Andriy Halavin is tending to the region’s first mass burials on the territory of his church. Almost daily he welcomes international delegations to share evidence of Russia’s atrocities, while continuing to be the source of healing for locals who survived the occupation.
Ukrainian director Iryna Pravylo will be at the screening for Q&A. This is her first visit to the U.S.
A portion of the proceeds will go to Leleka, which supplies medical and first-aid supplies to paramedics, ambulances, and hospitals in Ukraine.
