There is a real story to tell about the suppression of homosexual Russia. This movie did not. It failed miserably!! There was more vintage Russia film age than there was a story line here. And what does the swimming footage have to do with the story. The writer and director tried WAY to hard to be artistic and obviously didn't have the talent to write a script that conveyed the extreme plight of homosexuality in Russia. The actors did an okay job given the awful scripts they were handed. I hope acting in this movie doesn't have a negative impact on their careers. But, I hope as well that the writers and directors find other careers.

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