"My Apple Tree Behind Bars" is dedicated to my mother, whom I have not seen since the 2020 election year. She passed away on December 11, 2022, and her grave lies somewhere in Belarus. I am profoundly grateful to Liliya Busarova, who intertwined my story with her own, transforming it into a powerful animated narration. This work captures and heals the shared experiences of many Belarusians living in exile today.