Dogs and War: What I saw in Ukraine

This documentary captures director Akane Yamada's three-year journey in Ukraine following the Russian invasion in February 2022. It provides a unique perspective on the lives of animals and the people dedicated to their welfare during wartime. Yamada documents the efforts of animal welfare groups at the Polish border assisting refugees and their pets, as well as Ukrainians adopting shelter animals despite the ongoing chaos.

The film delves into the tragic fate of animals left behind, particularly in areas like Borodianka, near Kyiv, where abandoned shelter dogs faced dire circumstances. Yamada's investigation leads her through frontline regions, including flooded Kherson and a children's hospital struck by a missile in Kyiv. Through these poignant stories, the documentary conveys the resilience and dignity of individuals who refuse to abandon animals amid the devastation of war.