The story of Laika, the first dog to travel into space. The film, dedicated to her 1957 flight aboard "Sputnik-2", captures the atmosphere of the Cold War and the tense space race between the Soviet Union and the United States. Combining rare archival footage with AI-generated recreations, the film offers a look at this pivotal moment in history—not only as a scientific achievement but also as a profoundly human story of sacrifice, ambition, and moral complexity. "Laika Will Never Return to Earth" invites viewers to reflect on the cost of progress and the forgotten lives behind monumental achievements.