The Amber Owl

In an isolated farming village bordering the enigmatic Heartwood Forest, Stasya lives a solitary life with her unusual dog, cherished for her rare gift with animals but seen as odd by the locals. Her bond with goatherd Lukas, who shares her passion for storytelling, is her only connection to humanity. However, the tranquility of Heartwood is disrupted when soldiers arrive, tasked with cutting a path through the treacherous forest in search of a legendary treasure, leading Stasya to stand against them. When she protests and is taken to court by the Ruler of the Northlands, she faces a daunting choice that tests her unwavering vow to protect the forest she loves.