Between the collapse of Soviet atheism and the rise of Russian aggression in Ukraine, scholars of religion grapple with freedom and science. A docufiction film where academia meets dark Andersen tales.

Decades after Soviet atheism, the documentary explores the interplay of science and religion in post-communist nations shaken by the war in Ukraine. 20 scholars of religion from 8 countries, across 12 cities and 3 generations - a collection of life-lesson portraits intertwines personal stories with the history of democracy in Central and Eastern Europe. Using interviews and fairy tales, the film questions the meaning of oppression. A first-of-its-kind look at Religious Studies and intellectual freedom.