Serafima

"Serafima" is a historical tragedy that takes place in the setting of an Orthodox sect in a post World War II Soviet Union. It's a psychological character study told through the perspective of Serafima - the young daughter of the leader of the local orthodox community where the end of days is part of everyday life. In the pursuit of an escape from the patriarchal society, Serafima ends up marrying Raimond, a young Soviet police chief, making a choice that is the downfall of her family as Raimond orders Serafima's father and brothers to be killed in an attempt to establish control over the local community. The story spans over many decades and raises the question whether it is possible to live in a world with evil.