Birds of Paradise (Ukrainian: Райські птахи; Russian: Райские птицы, translit.

Rayskie ptitsy) is a 2008 Ukrainian drama film directed by Roman Balayan.

Mass persecutions seem to be in the past, but listening to foreign radio stations is still prohibited, and it is dangerous to express one's thoughts in the presence of outsiders.

Words of truth sound only in kitchens, behind curtained windows, and make their way in typewritten books - "self-published".

The main characters have to oppose the inhuman state machine, put their lives on the path to true freedom.