Hairabedian's first feature is a coming-of-age documentary set against a multigenerational war in the post-Soviet Caucasus Mountains. 11-year-old Vrej dreams of becoming a dentist in his picture-postcard village of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh), with its roaming ducks and golden bees. His life takes a sudden turn when war erupts and he is forced into exile with his family. Upon his return, he confronts changed power dynamics and an education that prepares children for near-future battles. Vrej must learn the rules of war, but can he carry a nation's hopes on his young shoulders? This film is a testament to the people of Artsakh, for whom hope and trauma have shaped resilience across generations.