Aloft

In a stark, isolated landscape where the wind-carved tundra meets fragile structures of intertwined branches, a quiet faith practice has taken root. Healers known as Architects craft delicate shelters that promise moments of transformation, and the rhythm of daily survival is interlaced with whispered hopes of miracles. The atmosphere feels both austere and lyrical, a place where art and belief walk hand‑in‑hand, inviting anyone who enters to confront the weight of their own histories.

​Nana Kunning arrives from a life marked by hardship, carrying the responsibility of two children and the lingering echo of a painful past. Drawn to the enigmatic work of the Architects, she discovers a talent for shaping the humble timber creations that become vessels for healing. As she refines this craft, her reputation grows, and she evolves into a celebrated artist whose work is as much about mending spirits as it is about building shelter. The film follows her quiet determination to turn personal struggle into a source of solace for others, all while the pull of family remains an ever‑present undercurrent.

​Ivan, the elder son, finds his own path among the soaring birds that inhabit the open sky. An unconventional falconer, he nurtures a deep, almost reverent bond with his feathered companions, using their flight as a refuge from the lingering shadows of his upbringing. His journey is one of learning to balance the fierce independence of his vocation with the pull of familial ties, suggesting a quiet tension between the freedom of the wind and the gravity of love.

When ​Jania Ressemore, a curious journalist, arrives to explore the world of falconry and the mysteries surrounding ​Ivan’s family, her presence sets a subtle ripple through the remote community. Her inquiries act as a catalyst, prompting the characters to reflect on how art, experience, and purpose interweave amid life’s uncertainties. Together they embark on a contemplative trek that hints at rediscovering connections and confronting shared histories, all while the silent landscape watches, holding its breath.

Last Updated: October 05, 2025 at 16:56