Sasha Terukova

This is a story about fighting physical, moral, and emotional oppression with boredom, cynicism, amorality, and faith. It illustrates the many faces of psychological and physical rebellion while drawing an intricate portrait of humanity against existential claustrophobia. Underlying themes include relationship dynamics, patriarchy, generational optimism, power versus perception, revolution, purity, and the manipulation of gender roles.

A photographer's simple quest to capture a bird in flight turns into an unexpected journey of discovery, as she learns to pause, observe, and connect with the life unfolding around her.