THE DAUGHTER

THE DAUGHTER (DOCH), 2012
Russia | DCP, Color, 110’ | Russian
Directors: Aleksandr Kasatkin, Natalya Nazarova
Cast: Mariya Smolnikova, Yana Osipova, Igor Mazepa

Inna is a young girl living with her father and little brother in rural Russia. Living quite conservatively, Inna’s life changes after she befriends a new girl named Masha who moves to her town. There is a serial killer in town who is murdering young girls who are not conforming to the community’s norms and traditions, and the parents are all on pins and needles. A thrilling police drama, The Daughter portrays the clash of modern life and tradition in this eerie setting through the family and social life of Inna. With its arresting cinematography, the film invites the viewers to think about right and wrong as well as how and by whom the guilty and innocent are judged.