In a war-torn city, a former poet named Jonah Ludovic writes in his journal, reflecting on his past and his present circumstances. He is a custodian at a local zoo, where he finds solace among the animals. As the war intensifies, Ludovic is forced to care for the animals alongside an elderly guard and a veterinarian. However, the guard disappears and the veterinarian is killed, leaving Ludovic alone to fend for himself and the animals.
The Zookeeper
A former Communist finds refuge in tending to the animals of a beleaguered zoo in a war-torn city, clinging to hope as he waits for a UN rescue team to bring aid and relief.