It’s difficult to put into words what this film is about. It seems like a challenging project to undertake, especially considering its modest production values – no expensive special effects or large cast here. Instead, it's a straightforward drama exploring the space between two distinct ideologies that people currently embrace. Historically, films tackling religious themes haven’t always been well-received, and I d…

The Russian filmmaker’s exploration of an extremist's psychology presents religious fanaticism as genuinely frightening—specifically, through the unrestrained and unafraid confidence of a frustrated adolescent.