Firebird is a love story set in the Soviet Air Force during the
Cold War. Sergey, a troubled young private, is counting the days till his
military service ends. His life is turned upside down when a daring fighter
pilot, Roman arrives at the base. Driven by curiosity, Sergey and Roman
navigate the precarious line between love and friendship as a dangerous
love triangle forms between them and Luisa, the secretary to the base
Commander. Sergey is forced to face his past as Roman’s career is
endangered and Luisa struggles to keep her family together. As the walls
close in, they risk their freedom and their lives in the face of an
escalating KGB investigation and the fear of the all-seeing Soviet regime.
Based on a true story.
Firebird
1h 47m
Director: Peeter Rebane
Cast: Tom Prior, Oleg Zagorodnii, Diana Pozharskaya
