Russian Lolita

The modern adaptation of Vladimir Nabokov's infamous novel "Lolita" delves into the complex dynamics between a mother, her daughter, and a writer renting a room in their home. Set against the backdrop of present day Russia, the film explores themes of love, jealousy, and temptation amidst financial struggles. The young daughter, on the cusp of womanhood, unintentionally sets off a chain of events as her mother becomes infatuated with the writer. Sensing a potential threat to their relationship, the teenage girl takes matters into her own hands, employing various tactics to garner the writer's attention and ultimately test his ability to resist her charms, despite her age. The resulting tension between these three characters forms the heart of this compelling drama that challenges the boundaries of desire and morality.