Sergey and his frenemy are the only inhabitants in a tiny abandoned village in Ukraine’s Grey Zone in the Donbas region. Under constant bombardment, with no electricity and very little food, Sergey, a simple, kindhearted man, decides to take his bees away from the shelling so they can fly safely and pollinate in peace. Although set in a war zone and addressing the history and politics of the region, for me it was magical, because it was so gentle and uplifting.
(Denise Lewis - bwl 110 Autumn 2023 ) |
