Forbidden Love Story Set Amid The Height Of Communist Rule “Firebird”

 

Based on a true story during the Cold War, the upcoming Firebird follows a handsome, soulful young soldier who embarks on a clandestine sexual affair with a charismatic fighter pilot on a Soviet Air Force Base at the height of 1970’s Communist rule. From the film’s official website:

Firebird is a passionate love story set against the backdrop of a Soviet Air Force base during late 1970’s Communist rule.

Sergey (Tom Prior), a soulful, young soldier who dreams of becoming an actor in Moscow, is counting the days until his military service ends. His life turned upside down when he locks eyes with Roman (Oleg Zagorodnii), a sexy, enigmatic ace fighter pilot newly assigned to his base.