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Firebird Sub-ita «Limited Time»

Based on the memoir The Story of Roman by Sergey Fetisov .

The film (2021) is a romantic war drama set during the Cold War that tells the true story of a forbidden love triangle in the Soviet Air Force. Plot Overview Firebird SUB-ITA

Set in the 1970s at a Soviet Air Force base in occupied Estonia, the story follows , a young private nearing the end of his service, who falls in love with Roman , a daring fighter pilot. Their clandestine affair is highly dangerous, as same-sex relationships were criminalized and severely punished under Soviet law. The narrative explores the tension between personal desire and military duty, complicated further by Sergey’s female comrade, Luisa , who becomes the third person in their emotional struggle. Key Details Director: Peeter Rebane (in his feature debut). Lead Cast: Tom Prior as Sergey (who also co-wrote the screenplay). Oleg Zagorodnii as Roman. Diana Pozharskaya as Luisa. Based on the memoir The Story of Roman by Sergey Fetisov

The film is praised for its high production values, gorgeous cinematography, and emotional depth, though some critics found the dialogue and structure somewhat conventional. Availability (SUB-ITA) Firebird (2021) - IMDb Their clandestine affair is highly dangerous, as same-sex