SEARCHING FOR NIKA

When Russian forces invaded Ukraine and bombed Kyiv, film director Stas Kapralov's family dog, Nika, ran away. Determined to find her, Stas set out into the devastation and documents his journey as he joins volunteers helping to rescue animals. Becoming a part of their cause, Stas films the trials and successes of the volunteers as he continues his search for Nika, which takes him to the 'Sirus' Shelter, the largest in Europe, housing 3,500 animals, and still receiving emaciated and hungry dogs daily. Meeting Alexandra, the director of the 'Sirus' shelter, she regularly risks her life to find food for the animals, and is determined to never abandon them. Alexandra's iron will inspires Stas, and even though he is unable to locate Nika at the shelter, he does not give up hope, deciding to take a more active role in helping the volunteers and other animals in need.