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Hostages of War is a feature-length documentary about animals during the war and the heroic efforts of Ukrainians who risk their lives to help them survive the Russian invasion. Shelter owners, volunteers, and rescue teams work tirelessly to save animals from occupied territories and combat zones.
The film has three parts: Occupation, Evacuation, and Adoption. It highlights shelters like Sirius, Ukraine’s largest, and Hostomel, its oldest, both caught in the chaos of war. It follows rescuers in Kharkiv evacuating animals from bombarded areas and showcases the recovery of these animals as they find new homes.
This documentary celebrates resilience, compassion, and the profound human-animal bond, showing that even in war’s darkest times humanity endures.