Healing

Viktor Kahdem is transferred to Won Wron Correctional Centre to serve the final stretch of his sentence. On arrival, he draws the attention of correctional officer Matt Perry through his calm demeanor and kinship with the injured wedge-tail eagle. The two begin a work detail that centers on the eagle's plight and Viktor's potential rehabilitation.

During a routine work detail, Perry and Viktor discover an injured wedge-tail eagle trapped in a wire fence. Viktor shows immediate care for the bird, earning Perry's respect. This encounter plants the seed for a rehabilitation plan that could change both of their lives.

Perry arranges a small aviary inside the prison so Viktor can rehabilitate the eagle, whom Perry names Yasmine. The program links Viktor's personal transformation with his care for the bird, creating a tangible path toward redemption. Viktor becomes the first inmate to participate in this new rehabilitation effort.

As Viktor trains Yasmine, he opens up about his past, and a fraternal bond forms between him and Perry. The act of caring for the bird gives Viktor a sense of purpose and a glimpse of happiness he had long been missing. The relationship also signals a new model for rehabilitation at the prison.

Perry learns that Viktor has living family and decides to help by inviting Viktor's son to visit the prison. This gesture shifts Viktor’s focus from the past to possible reconciliation and a healthier future. The invitation sets the stage for a difficult but meaningful family moment.

Yousef arrives for the visit, and sensitive topics trigger tension between father and son. Viktor clenches his fists as Yousef shouts, and the encounter ends with Yousef storming out in anger. The souring visit shakes Viktor’s morale, highlighting the ongoing weight of his past.

Perry brings in wildlife expert Glynis to assist with Yasmine’s training. Glynis warns Viktor that Yasmine’s time in the aviary is temporary and that she must be prepared for eventual release back into the wild. The ethical balance between rehabilitation and freedom becomes a recurring theme.

Paul, another inmate, begins rehabilitating other injured birds as part of the program. He forms a deep bond with a majestic white owl, demonstrating the broader impact of Perry’s initiative. The work expands beyond Viktor, turning the prison into a center for animal rehabilitation.

Yasmine makes a fully visible return to the wild, signaling successful rehabilitation. Soon after, she is found injured again, leading to her care at Healesville Sanctuary. The cycle underscores the fragile line between rehabilitation and survival in the wild.

Viktor completes his prison term and is released, reconnecting with his son and family. The reunion marks a turning point as he begins to rebuild relationships that have shaped his life. His newfound freedom sets the stage for the next chapter of his life.

Viktor and his family visit Healesville Sanctuary, where he is finally reunited with Yasmine. The encounter brings a sense of closure as Viktor's rehabilitation extends to his relationship with the bird he helped rehabilitate. The moment underscores the program’s lasting impact.

Kahdem finds inner happiness through his work with Yasmine and the new family ties. The final scenes emphasize the healing power of care, rehabilitation, and second chances. Viktor looks toward the future with hope.