Where the Ravens Fly

Where the Ravens Fly

For in hell, 'tis warm and fair compared to war's embrace.

2024 · 20 min · ★ 5.0 · Drama, War, Thriller, History

Set in the dense forests of 1940s Eastern Europe, this story reveals the supernatural encounters that challenge three soldiers' understanding of life and death.

Directed by Sandor Vlad · Written by Sandor Vlad

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