Before the invasion, Toma and Lera lived ordinary lives in Kharkiv, with Toma working as a sales manager and Lera as a beauty specialist. The first explosions shattered their reality, prompting a desperate escape to Brno, Czech Republic, where the illusion of safety collided with lingering fears. In Brno, both young women toil through 12-hour night shifts assembling car parts, a stark departure from their previous city lives. Despite the challenging circumstances, they see their resilience, courage, and determination reflected in the stark contrast between their femininity and the heavy machinery. Toma's escape is entwined with a narrative of kindness, embodied by volunteers like Yuri, a real hero who aided in driving people out of her neighborhood amid the chaos of escape. Toma holds onto the memories of this stranger as a precious reminder of human goodness.