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  • The Lead (2024)
  • 108 min | Drama, Thriller
The Lead (2024)
108 min | Drama, Thriller
Irina, an incorruptible judge, after a scandalous dismissal and a quarrel with her mother, drives to the airport. On a night country road, Irina fatally hits a dog. She takes it to its owners. That's how she meets Mikhail and his 8-...See moreIrina, an incorruptible judge, after a scandalous dismissal and a quarrel with her mother, drives to the airport. On a night country road, Irina fatally hits a dog. She takes it to its owners. That's how she meets Mikhail and his 8-year-old son Dima. Dima, who suffered a psychological trauma and kept silent for a year, takes Irina for his mother, who died in a car accident. He starts talking to Irina, begs her to stay, but Irina is in a hurry. She attempts to leave and Dima has a fit of hysterics. Mikhail, frightened that Dima will lose ability to speak again, forcibly holds Irina. She becomes a prisoner in their house. Mikhail cannot let her go - Irina threatens him with legal consequences of his actions and he's not ready to lose his freedom and his son. Realizing the impossibility of escape, Irina begins to get closer to Dima, manipulating him in order to break free. Dima however becomes sincerely attached to her. The image of his late mother, that he saw in Irina, fills the void in his heart. Irina begins to experience similar feelings towards Dima. Mikhail is frightened by their closeness. A rivalry for the boy's heart unfolds between him and Irina. See less
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Director
Yuliya Kolesnik
Composer
Zatula Veronika
Cinematographer
Dmitriy Ulyukaev
Editor
Natalya Kucherenko (edited by)
Casting Directors
Vladimir Golov (casting by) | Tatevik Zalinyan
Production Designer
Aleksandra Karpeykina
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Aug 13, 2024 (Russia)

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