The Lighthouse

The film "Mayak" (2006) directed by Mariya Saakyan is a Russian drama about Lena's return to her home in a remote Armenian village during the war. As she tries to persuade her grandparents to leave with her for safety in Moscow, Lena realizes that she has no opportunity to return and must learn to live in the conditions of war. The film offers a hopeful perspective on life continuing despite adversity, as embodied by Lena's character.