In the shadow of a world at war, “The Soldier & The Butterfly” unfolds as a poignant tale of forbidden love and the resilience of the human spirit. Directed by AFI winner Stefano Da Frè, this visual masterpiece transports us to the tumultuous year of 1941.

A student alone in an abandoned classroom drifts into a dreamscape where scattered, damaged books awaken memories of voices long vanished.

Lea’s body begins to deteriorate as she clings to her relationship with Harrison, a man whose indifference leaves her grasping for his affection. As her physical symptoms worsen, she must confront the unsettling reality that holding on to him may destroy her entirely.

In Suzdal, a town that feels pulled out of a fairy tale, Asya — a manual therapist crippled by impostor’s syndrome — meets Misha, a devoted local guide. They fall for each other and dream of more. But when uninvited guests arrive, Asya must finally trust her craft — and use her hands, her body, in ways she never imagined.

A single woman joins her best friend and the friend’s perfect new boyfriend for a weekend at his swanky beach house, but her unrelenting need for connection takes a volatile turn.