Kapitan Volkonogov bezhal

Jan 6 2023 N/A 2h 0m
Drama, Thriller

Captain Fedor Volkonogov works in law enforcement. He is on the good books of the management, and his colleagues respect him. But one day, his life abruptly changes: he is declared a criminal. The Captain manages to run away before he is arrested. Suddenly he turns into an outcast, whom his former colleagues search across the whole city. At night Volkonogov is visited by a messenger from the other world, who warns him that after death he will go hell and be tormented forever. But he has an opportunity to change his fate and get to paradise if he repents, and at least one person forgives him. The Captain embarks on his way to find forgiveness. But he cannot even fathom what tests are awaiting him on this way.

Plot

"Captain Fyodor Volkonogov, a well-respected and obedient USSR law enforcer, witnesses his peers being suspiciously questioned. Sensing his turn is approaching, he escapes and is soon on the run, hunted by his former colleagues. Vulnerable and hopeless, Fyodor comes to realize what he had been part of. Suddenly he gets a message from hell: after death he will be sentenced to eternal torments. The only way to avoid it is to repent and to find at least one person who will give him forgiveness. But time is running out and the manhunt is closing in on him..."

Written by

Alexey Chupov, Natasha Merkulova, Mart Taniel

Directed by

Alexey Chupov, Natasha Merkulova

Production Countries

Russia, France, Estonia

Production Companies

L'Aide aux Cinémas du Monde, Eurimages, Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation, Kinoprime Foundation, KinoVista, Look-Film, Place of Power, Homeless Bob Production

Languages

Awards

18 wins & 39 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
2,841
Average Rating
7.3 out of 10
Metascore
82
Popularity
NA