If Birds Believed in God

Anna, an ornithologist from St. Petersburg, discovers a strange flock of birds in a forest near Vyborg that refuses to migrate south. Their behavior defies all known scientific laws. Teaming up with Ivan, a skeptical local forester, she begins observations that slowly evolve beyond mere research. Their initial mutual distrust transforms as the birds' mystery starts to unravel their own personal histories. The film meticulously charts the blurry line between the rational and the mystical, posing quiet questions about faith, purpose, and the fragile connection between humanity and the wild. Shot in the Karelian wilderness, it creates a world where every pine needle and birdsong feels significant.