Tale in the Darkness

Tale in the Darkness is a 2009 Russian drama film directed by Nikolay Khomeriki. It competed in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2009 [Cannes Film Festival].

Plot

An employee of the Inspectorate for Minors Angelina lives in Vladivostok on the shore of the Sea of Japan. In the southern streets at night and in the daytime young, beautiful, energetic men and women are busy with one thing: getting acquainted, flirting, falling in love. Gelya is completely alone.

Cast

Alisa Khazanova as Angelina
Yuri Safarov as Bagrat
Boris Kamorzin as Dimych

Awards and nominations

Bratislava International Film Festival 2009 — Grand Prix
Cannes Film Festival 2009 — Un Certain Regard Award
Nika Award 2010 — Best Cinematographer
Pacific Meridian 2009 — Award from Vladivostok Mayor
Russian Guild of Film Critics 2009 — Best Cinematographer, Best Supporting Actor
Sochi Open [Russian Film Festival] 2009 — Best Actor, Grand Prize of the Festival Full-Length Film