Genre: Psychological Thriller Director/s: Alexey Gorlov (“The Story of an Old Woman”) Cast: Vladimir Tolokonnikov (“Heart of a Dog”), Aziz Beishenaliyev (“The Liquidator”), Oleg Seleznev (“Bastards”) Runtime: 85' Country/s: Russia/Kazakhstan Year: 2013 Language/s: Russian Budget: $1.5m IMDB: https://pro-labs.imdb.com/title/tt3682914/ Subtitles: English Festivals: Busan International Film Festival 2013 Released: Russia, Kazakhstan
Logline
A poacher of rare animals is remorseful of his deeds.
Synopsis
A veterinary surgeon who suffers financial difficulties is persuaded by an old friend to join a gang of poachers who trap rare wild animals to order. During a night-time campfire discussion with his fellow poachers about the fate of their latest prey, the vet finally listens to his struggling conscience and suggests setting the animal free. Yet, each poacher has his own compelling reason not to stop the killings and free their prey.
