Once a year, the quiet and remote village of Pievėnai in Samogitia comes alive. The local residents unite to celebrate Easter, doing their best to preserve the tradition of the Guardians of the Cross, which dates back to the nineteenth century. By observing the preparations of the local community with gentle humor and immersing the audience in the excitement of Easter night, the filmmakers raise questions about the relationship between the sacred and profane in the modern world. Let's travel to Pievėnai and experience the Easter night together.

Giedrė Beinoriūtė is a Lithuanian documentary and fiction film director, producer, screenwriter, and co-founder of the Vilnius-based production company Monoklis. She holds a Doctor of Arts (D.A.) degree in film. Currently, Giedrė works as an associate professor at the Lithuanian National Film School (KIMO). Her recent films include the documentary Conversations on Serious Topics, Lithuania’s official entry for the Oscar Best Foreign Language Film Award, and the fiction film Breathing into Marble, which garnered international acclaim at various film festivals. In 2022, Giedrė published a documentary book Cinematographer Audrius Kemežys: A Moment to Match the Colors, a tribute to her longtime collaborator and his artistic vision.