Teofrastus(2018)

Teofrastus is a 1980s Soviet Estonian film told through the eyes of a cat and its owner. The story follows Teofrastus, a homeless cat living at a train station, who finds unexpected refuge when a countryside family offers him a home. His newfound happiness proves fleeting when he's taken to the city and abandoned on its harsh streets. The film explores themes of freedom and compassion as Teofrastus struggles to navigate urban life and find his way back to belonging. This intimate portrait of survival and connection captures the resilience of an animal caught between worlds, set against the backdrop of Soviet-era Estonia.