School for Defectors

Vladimir, a former Russian military officer, now teaches at a Ukrainian school for defectors. He instructs former soldiers on navigating their new reality—from paperwork to understanding Western values. The camera follows his students: some plan futures, others cannot forget the past. The 2026 documentary explores not just adaptation but the complex psychology of betrayal and choice. The director avoids grand statements, letting viewers assess motives and consequences themselves. The story unfolds within an ordinary school's walls, where new identities are studied instead of algebra.