The Guide

Ukraine, present day, a student just wants to be like everyone else. But fate makes him a guide for lost souls, helping them move on to the afterlife. Struggling with his new role, he must face his fears and discover what it really means to help others.

Ukraine, present day, Zhenya moves to a new city for university, hoping to leave his past behind. He struggled with a lack of acceptance from his classmates in school, which made him feel uneasy. To earn some money, he takes a job in a morgue, where he discovers he has a new ability to guide lost souls to the afterlife. Zhenya is torn between wanting to start a new life, spend time with his new classmates, and be like everyone else while dealing with this unexpected responsibility. As he learns to help the dead find peace, he uncovers important lessons about courage, acceptance, and what it truly means to connect with others.

Keywords: death, mysticism, youth