The movie is based on the real story of Nika Turbina, a once world-famous Soviet child poetess who was completely forgotten by the 1990s. That’s when we meet her: at 27, Nika is filled with both hope and doubt about her talent. Facing an age restriction, she has just one chance to apply to Drama School, her only opportunity to break free from her overprotective yet oppressive mother. A new friendship with Ivan gives Nika hope for a brighter future, but haunting memories still linger. Tragically cheerful, painfully conflicted, and desperately believing in love and life beyond childhood, Nika risks everything to confront the ghosts of her past.

NIKA