Twilight Portrait (2011)

In the midst of an affluent life that's deceptive in its appearance of happiness and success, Marina, an empathetic social worker, finds herself ensnared in a brutal web of corruption and degradation. Her world, tainted by the pursuit and violation of a prostitute, a coerced liaison with her husband's business associate, and the ceaseless procession of troubled children she encounters in her line of work, is a stark portrait of societal decay. Her life spirals out of control when she becomes the victim of a horrifying crime, assaulted by three policemen. Her pleas for justice are met with chilling indifference and complicity, thrusting her into a void of helplessness and despair. Yet, within this abyss, Marina finds a spark of determination. She resolves to take the law into her own hands, to face her tormentors and seek retribution. Her quest for vengeance leads her back to the city's grim peripheries, the haunting scene of her personal catastrophe. Each day, she retraces her steps, her spirit fuelled by the hope of confronting the architect of her downfall. However, when Marina finally comes face-to-face with her nemesis, she finds herself at the precipice of a profound decision. "Twilight Portrait" is a dark and riveting exploration of one woman's journey through a gauntlet of adversity. It's a tale of resilience in the face of enduring torment, a narrative that unfolds the veiled layers of societal corruption, and ultimately, a testament to the transformative power of choice. Marina's path, while merciless and fraught with trials, ultimately illuminates the possibility of redemption and personal revolution in the most unlikely of circumstances.

Twilight Portrait is a drama movie featuring Olga Dihovichnaya and directed by Angelina Nikonova.

Twilight Portrait is currently streaming on Klassiki.