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This film is based on actual events during the Russian-Georgian War

on August 11th, the second day of the ceasefire.

What are we waiting for?

I don't know. Peace, I guess.

What's that?

Hey, are you writing a poem again?

One moment.

Please, stop shooting.

Why godfather? Let him shoot. It will be a memory.

This guy is waiting for his child's birth

But because of these assholes we're stuck out here.

-Tell us something. -Oh, leave me alone.

Hey, Shtepsel!

-Where is Longo? -Sleeping.

Longo!

Longo, come out!

Look how tall he is.

Can you bend down a little, I can't get you in the frame.

Only a meteor can knock him down.

Really, how tall are you?

-You guys look like fierce wolves! -Get out of here!

Like tired wolves.

So...

We are the wolves of Senaki Infantry Brigade.

We had a little fight, now we're tired

some are wounded but...

We're getting out of Tskhinvali.

-Going to the base? -The base is also ruined.

They're even at Poti.

These fuckers have thrown bombs near Tbilisi, too.

-Where are we going then? -First we go home, later we'll see.

The negotiations have begun.

After twelve o'clock they'll provide a peace corridor...

A peace corridor? Fuck that! Have we lost the war?

Father, take care of women, children, and elders.

You're making me a nanny?

"Father, take care of women, children, and elders..."

Come on, what's the matter with you?

Let's move!

Khati,

we need to leave.

OK.

Don't forget to take your pills. I'll be back soon.

Careful!

Be quick or these fuckers will get here soon.

Give it to me!

Take this too.

Let me bring the chairs.

Take this too. Come help me carry the bed.

A bed? Are you stupid?! Fuck that!

Here is your bed!

Here's your bed!

Here's your bed!

PHARMACY

Hello!

Do you hear what they say?

The government can't stop the Russian tanks, so the people should.

But how can I stop a Russian tank? Tell me, how?

How can I stop such a metal beast?

First they say one thing, then another.

Mary, two pieces, please.

Ok, let's say that they've come into the village, so what?

So what? Tell me.

Explain to me please.

Are they beasts?

They say they won't touch any civilians.

Understand?

Please, add one of those, too.

You know the prices went up?

It isn't my decision, you know?!

During war, prices are doubled...

Price of medicine, bread, fuel...

Now they'll come in here.

We lived under the Communists and it was wonderful.

That's why I kept Soviet passport.

I'll pay you later.

Are you going? Okay then, good-bye.

-You could have asked at least. -Hm?

How is he going to pay for it.

His debts have filled the whole notebook.

What do you want?! What the hell do you want?!

What are you doing?! Have you lost your mind?!

Are you also running away?

Your wife is Ossetian, right?

Nobody will touch you. You can live how you'd like.

Where is Tamo?

You fucking cowards.

Tamo!

Tamo!

Where is this girl?

Here's a clean paper.

This will go with your dress.

I will draw my mom, OK?

Honey,

You're still here, my dear?

Come here.

You can go without me.

Nobody will touch me here.

Did you take your medicine?

-Open the door! quickly! -Mummy's earring!

Hurry up... Quickly, quickly!

Mummy's earring!

Hello? They've just announced over the radio...

What is this corridor for? It's just 60 kilometers to Tbilisi.

Why did we come into Tskhinvali for

if we're not taking Tbilisi?!

Kolia, I ask you, find out who stopped me.

Who changed the order?

-Allow me to report. -Go ahead.

The recon unit reported that Senaki Brigade needs to pass.

Which brigade?

The one that hit us two days ago.

Are you sure?

Yes, sir!

How many are they?

Five vehicles of soldiers and civilians.

-Now, listen to the order. -Yes, sir!

We meet them at this spot and in fifteen minutes we finish them.

Yes, sir!

What about the corridor?

Vazha, come here.

I've brought Tamo. She will help you.

-Hello, Aunt Khatia. -Hello!

Come in, come. Take that chair.

Have a seat.

Don't leave this place.

The Russians are already everywhere.

I'll let the animals out.

-Comrade General, here to report. -Go ahead!

They've just announced that they're on their way.

-Are you sure it's the Senaki Brigade? -I am sure, sir.

-Don't touch the civilians. -If they don't obey?

They will, they've no other choice.

The person you have called can't be reached at this moment.

Please, try again later.

I don't understand what to do...

Nobody answers me.

What's wrong with this fucking thing!

And, what do they say?

They are the ones we hit near the tunnel.

When their general died?

-Did he die? -I don't know.

What is he saying?

Some vehicle was blown up there and we have to go this way.

Let's check it out. The refugees will wait here.

The first 5 cars will leave and you follow us.

You go and sit with the civilians.

Guys, have you checked your cartridges?

-Yes, yes! -Four in vest and one here.

-Be careful! -You're going with them, right?

What did these bastards say?

Nothing special, Father. Everything is ok.

I will stay with you in the car.

Stop the convoy.

Pay attention.

The fucking Russians are there...

Everybody go to the left, to the fucking left!

Sniper!

Cover me!

Fuck! Fuck!

Fuck them!

Father, take the people! And follow the first vehicle!

How could we have trusted these bastards?

Father!

-Go ahead and don't turn back! -God bless you!

Cover me!

I've got no more bullets!

-Cover me! -Go ahead!

Move! Move!

This fucking sniper is up there!

Two guys go!

Come on! Go, go!

Go to the other side!

Go to the other side!

To the other side!

Get away from the car! It will blow up!

We can't go this way.

-Chichik... -I've been hit!

Don't worry, I've got you!

Chichik, man! Chichik...

-Don't leave me! -I'll be back soon.

Let's move!

"Let's drink a toast to people missing loved ones,

To those, who know how hard it is to love,

Who've met the sunset in tears of despair and drunk a bowl of tears..."

What are you doing, man?! Wake up!

Godfather, godfather!

Godfather, godfather!

Hey buddy!

Godfather, we'll manage to get out of here, right?

Of course, we'll manage. What else can we do?

Come here, man.

Come here.

Don't be afraid. Come here.

Come here, come!

Godfather, I can't feel my leg.

I want some water... Is there any left?

Do you have any water?

We don't have any.

Does anybody have some ammo?!

No, no, no, no!

Fuck them!

The person you have called can't be reached at this moment.

Please, try again later.

Surrender!

Surrender! You are surrounded!

Don't surrender, any of you!

Our Father, Who art in Heaven,

hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, They will be done,

on Earth, as it is in Heaven.

Give us this day, our daily bread

And forgive us our trespasses

as we forgive those who trespass against us

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

Amen.

Fire!

Come here...

We're still alive.

Come here...

Grenade!

Come here, don't be afraid.

Come on.

Hang on, hang on.

Go ahead, come on.

Khatia! Khatia!

Let's take him to the end of the yard.

Honey, go get some water! Quickly!

And, the others?

Tamo, Tamo, throw the clothes into the dugout, quickly.

Hurry up!

Cover it!

Come and help me!

Quickly!

Hurry up, quickly, help me!

Hide him!

Don't look up!

Don't look up!

Break them!

He's alive.

Lift him!

Slow down. My hands are slipping.

He won't survive if we don't remove the shrapnel from his body.

Honey, go to the room upstairs and stay there.

Give me some light here.

Where's your vodka? The hard stuff?

It's over there, in the corner.

Come on, my boy...

Come on... just drink...

to the bottom.

To the bottom! Come on.

To the bottom, my son! Come on!

Come on! Come on... Good!

Give me your hands.

Take it out.

That's it, it's over my son. It's over my son. It's over.

Just one more, one more, one more.

One more! One more!

One more! One more!

It's over, my son, it's done.

Let's put him here.

Careful.

Watch out, be careful.

Hold his leg.

Take this.

We should bury that soldier...

before the sun comes up.

What do you want? Fuck you...

Wait, don't shoot.

Just hold on.

Come here, don't be afraid.

Come, lean on me.

What's your name?

I don't know.

Is your husband giving you any trouble?

She is an Ossetian.

Are you sick?

Ok, then, show us around!

What's there?

Basement.

You two go there...

And, what do you have here?

A well.

-Petrov! -I didn't have time to finish it.

It's dark, I can't see anything.

There is... hay.

Fuck!

Comrade Colonel, look what we've found.

Did these fuckers take everything?

I took the guys to my place last night.

-Why? -Because of that.

How are they?

One of them is leaking pus... We need to move them.

They may come check my place, too.

Russia for centuries has played a very positive, stabilizing role....

-Do you want some more? -No, thank you.

And it will be like this in the future. no one even doubt it !

We perfectly understand what kind of world we live in...

We'll strive for a peaceful resolution of all conflict situations...

Despite numerous vocations from the international community

the agreement is not yet fulfilled by Russia.

Russian troops remain in Gori,

territory of Upper Abkhazeti is occupied as well.

About 220 peaceful civilians are dead...

but the number of soldiers killed during the armed conflict

is not yet known...

The Russian president signed the Ceasefire Act on August 12th,

although Russia still violates the terms of the agreement.

The bombardment of the Georgian territory and

the arrogance of Russian soldiers is still ongoing...

Concurrently Russian occupants have deployed 50 units in Zugdidi from Gali.

The military still remains in Gori....

I'll go and bring some dressings and medicines.

Should we burn them out?

Soldier, are you fucking dickhead?

Just fuck off from here!

Honey,

Come here, my dear.

Ah! Mummy's earring! Daddy!

Aunt Khatia, look, what Daddy has brought!

Mummy's earring... I thought I lost it.

What we've got here?

A villager.

Don't touch him!

Tamo, they're just interested if he is a soldier or not.

They'll just check his shoulder.

I'll do it myself.

Uncover his shoulder.

Maybe he is left-handed?

Another one.

You can pass!

Come here.

Aunt Khatia, the priests have come to the village to take the dead.

Did you see them?

Father.

-What's the matter? -I have a letter for you.

You just go home, ok?

-Does it ache? -No.

Why didn't Vazha leave?

Where would he go after that car accident?

He couldn't get Tamo away from that broken down car.

Lia was so beautiful, right?

Tamo kind of looks like her.

If I wasn't fasting

I know what I would do with you...

-Ready? -Yeah.

Glory to God! Glory to God! Glory to God!

Amen! Amen! Amen!

Try the beans.

Let's make a toast to this family.

May you always have the mercy of God and

what's most important, let there always be peace!

I'll translate for you too:

Let this family always have good luck,

to be protected by God and peace to reign in our region,

but there is no peace without you.

Georgians always knew how to cook?

It's in their culture.

To the Georgian people.

Just eat some, you'll like it.

Let's invite them to the table too, or it's very inconvenient.

Call them.

Come here, please.

Come here, all of you, come here.

And, you can sit here, too.

Eagles!

Give it here.

Come on!

Come with us. Don't be afraid.

You just get up and lean on me.

Come on, come.

Eat, eat!

-Is there anybody left? -No, he's the last one.

Bottoms up.

OK, let's go!

-Tolia, I'll be in a minute. -OK!

Sit down.

Listen to me, don't get angry, and don't be offended.

We came here to protect you.

Why the fuck do you need the West?

We have so much in common, we are brothers.

We have the same belief.

Isn't it true, Father?

Tell me, would you let your youngest son

go into the forest at night alone?

No, you wouldn't. The wolves will eat him.

And we will not let you go,

because we love you,

we love you till death!

We won't let you go.

You have some flowers in your hair.

20% OF GEROGIA TERRITORY IS OCCUPIED BY RUSSIA,

AS A RESULT OF THE WAR IN 2008.

22 GEORGIAN FIGHTERS WERE RESISTING AN AMBUSH

BY THE 58TH SQUADRON OF RUSSIAN ARMY NEAR THE GEORGIAN VILLAGE OF SHINDISI,

17 OF THEM DIED ON THE BATTLEFIELD.

GEORGIAN PEASANT BADRI KHUTSISHVLI LIVES IN SHINDISI TO THIS DAY.

HIS WIFE KHATIA PASSED AWAY DUE TO SEVERE ILLNESS

SHORTLY AFTER THE END OF THE WAR.

VAZHA AND HIS DAUGHTER TAMO REPRESENT A COLLECTIVE FACE

OF THE REAL INHABITANTS OF SHINDISI.

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