This Is Horror

Yulia did not get into the art university because, after reviewing her still-life drawings, the teacher concluded that she had never seen flowers. She works as a florist in a flower shop, and since the beginning of the war, "Horror" — a faceless fear of death — has returned to her, forcing her to rarely leave her apartment, losing herself in her anxieties.

Everything changes when Yura, her carefree and lighthearted childhood friend, arrives to "conquer the city of dreams." Together, they try to create an illusion of peaceful life despite the constant signs of war. Their days are filled with laughter, jokes, and tender moments, during which they begin to develop feelings for each other. However, this illusion shatters when Yura admits that, in just a few days, he will be heading to the front line, as it is the only way to fulfil his greatest wish — to return home.

After Yura’s departure, he stays in touch with Yulia through short calls and voice messages. His stories are full of humour and satire, but behind them lie the stark horrors of war. Deeply moved by his words, Yulia returns to creating art: she crafts dark collages that reinterpret what she hears from him. Her works gain a new depth and power, and she uses them to once again attempt admission to the art university.

But then, unexpectedly and for a long time, Yura’s voice disappears from her life.

Yulia and her art change completely.