Between Borders

Amid the crumbling Soviet Union, the Petrosyan family becomes a portrait of displacement and quiet resistance, marked as outsiders because of their Armenian heritage. Facing discrimination in Azerbaijan and then again in Russia, their daily life is shaped by suspicion, loss, and the relentless search for safety; as borders shift around them, home feels increasingly out of reach.

When a small church planted by American missionaries offers unexpected refuge, faith and community kindle a resilient hope that propels them toward the United States. Between Borders traces their harrowing journey from exile to the promise of a new life, offering an intimate, powerful story of courage, sacrifice, and the sustaining power of belief—based on a true story of perseverance under oppression.