Liza is a sophisticated woman who lives in a ‘high class world’. Her husband Peter speaks Russian with a German accent, he owns a chocolate factory. They live in a cold world of minimalistic interiors, holding back their emotions. There are no children in their expensive countryside house but there are expensive greyhound dogs. However, Liza can’t stay stone cold calm, as she has a secret from her past that burns her from inside, one that she would be happy to get rid of forever… And somewhere near there is a burnt room, and teenager Ulya has the keys.
Cinematography
Every frame is a minimalist Instagram post from hell.
Acting
Khodchenkova's face does what the script refuses to say.
Production
The greyhounds deserve their own billing.
Director
Veta Geraskina
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Geraskina's debut feature—she previously worked in contemporary art, which explains the hostile beauty of every interior.
The greyhounds aren't just set dressing: they're bred for chasing what's already gone, much like Liza herself.
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