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RUSSIA · 1997

The Source of Snakes

Nikolay Lebedev
serial murders small town mystery detective investigation psychological thriller coming of age
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Synopsis

Provincial story, beautifully played out in the spirit of the sinister detective. Dina, the student of Pedagogical Institute, comes to the practice to the little town paralyzed with fear. A series of mysterious murders seemingly dissimilar girls forcing residents to think that it is a work of a maniac.

Year1997
CountryRussia
DirectorNikolay Lebedev
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