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The Squirrel

Orava
Markus Lehmusruusu
Finland, Germany, The Netherlands, Sweden 2026, 92 minutes    

In the far future, in a sterile world without nature or animals – Pasi, a lonely, compassionate designer of synthetic robot pets, and a man completely estranged from the environment, stumbles upon the last surviving squirrel by chance. Pasi decides to defy the rules and very strict regulations of natural interaction and help the squirrel back into its natural habitat. However, when his actions lead to unexpected consequences, Pasi is confronted with a profound dilemma: should he venture into the wild with the squirrel or jeopardize the safety of the bacteria-free world by keeping the squirrel in the sterile world?


Genre: Sci-fi | features


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2026 Méliès winner at

Trieste Science+Fiction Festival