Films

Official Oscar© Selection—Canada

Nearly thirty years after fleeing Bulgaria after the death of his wife, Mihail, a renowned art collector is drawn back to authenticate the work of an eight-year-old artist, Nina, whose paintings have gone viral online. Feeling apprehensive to return, his daughter’s wish to preserve their Bulgarian heritage pushes Mihail to overcome his reluctance and face the country he left behind. The journey towards meeting Nina and her cosmic artwork stirs up old ghosts and internal strife. While unraveling the mystery of her talent, he must also tackle the ethical weight of disrupting her life. What emerges is a cathartic exploration of life, art, and the people who inhabit both.