Just Our Heart

Sergei, a former military doctor, returns to his native village after twenty years away. He isn't seeking peace—he's following the memory of a patient whose life he couldn't save in a field hospital. Instead of an abandoned house, he finds a local school where children, led by teacher Anna, are rehearsing a play about war. The documentary camera in 2026 captures how real veterans' stories intertwine with children's rehearsals, creating an unexpected dialogue between generations. Sergei initially observes from a distance, but his professional detachment gradually melts away. He begins helping the children with medical scenes, then shares his own memories—not of heroism, but of quiet moments of humanity amidst chaos. The film becomes an exploration of how trauma is transmitted and transformed, how one person's personal memory becomes a community's collective experience.