Tamara Kotevska tells the story a white stork, Silyan, and a Macedonian farmer, Nikola. Their lives intertwine when Nikola, abandoned by his family, saves the injured bird from a landfill. As Nikola and Silyan form a bond, they find solace and companionship in each other's solitude.
Rated PG
Run Time: 1 Hour 20 minutes
The Tale of Silyan stands as a lovely document of one small glimmer of hope amongst the essential cruelty of modernity. Amongst the muck, there is still beauty in the world.
- Daniel Gorman, In Review Online