Corn Island (2014)

Plot

Nestled between Georgia and Abkhazia, the Inguri River has carved out a small island, ripe for corn cultivation following a spring flood. An elderly peasant, his weathered visage mirroring the harsh landscape he has navigated for years, sees potential in this fertile patch of land. As he tends to the island, the story unfolds, exploring themes of resilience and the struggle against nature. The island becomes a canvas for his labor and dreams, symbolizing the enduring connection between man and the land, as well as the complex history of the region.