A devout seminarian in 1982 USSR faces a moral dilemma when a KGB agent pressures him to out his suspected gay roommate or risk losing his dream of becoming a priest.
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Director Masha Egieva's decision to set the film in the Orthodox Church during the 1980s USSR is more a condemnation of communism than corruption within the church
Lead actor Billy Gunnion delivers an impressive performance as Vassily, conveying his inner turmoil through subtle expressions and body language despite limited dialogue
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Vassily (Billy Gunnion), Roma, Fyodor (Michael Shaeffer), Father Kirill (Hugh Ross), Masha Egieva, Harrison Ford, KGB, Orthodox Church, St. Vassily
A devout seminarian in 1982 USSR faces a moral dilemma when a KGB agent pressures him to out his suspected gay roommate or risk losing his dream of becoming a priest.
beat sheet
Director Masha Egieva's decision to set the film in the Orthodox Church during the 1980s USSR is more a condemnation of communism than corruption within the church
Lead actor Billy Gunnion delivers an impressive performance as Vassily, conveying his inner turmoil through subtle expressions and body language despite limited dialogue
call sheet
Vassily (Billy Gunnion), Roma, Fyodor (Michael Shaeffer), Father Kirill (Hugh Ross), Masha Egieva, Harrison Ford, KGB, Orthodox Church, St. Vassily