Florence Pugh delivers a strong performance within this narrative concerning "Katherine," who finds herself in a joyless and impersonal marriage with "Alexander" (Paul Hilton). Along with his father, "Boris" (Christopher Fairbanks), they regard her with a blend of acceptance and disdain. A potential escape from her dissatisfaction seems to arise through their dark-complexioned farm worker, "Sebastian" (Cosmo Jarvis).…

The story comes from a Russian novel with that same title. I initially thought it would be a dull historical drama. Knowing what the movie was about, I expected something similar to 'Moliere', but instead, I encountered a dark and unsettling narrative—a genuine surprise. I did find it enjoyable, although its moral compass is questionable. However, film can sometimes simply reflect reality, even within fictional setti…