In the Moscow Slums

Set in Moscow in 1902, this adventure mystery follows director Konstantin Stanislavsky as he searches for inspiration for an upcoming play. To better understand the lives of the city's poorest residents, he seeks the assistance of Vladimir Gilyarovsky, a man known for his knowledge of the local slums. Together, they visit the Khitrovka district, where they become involved in an investigation regarding a murder.

The film was directed by Karen Shakhnazarov, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Elena Podrez and Ekaterina Kochetkova. This production marks the third film in a sequence of works directed by Shakhnazarov, following White Tiger and Anna Karenina. Vronsky's Story. Produced by Mosfilm and Kuryer Film Studio, the movie features a credited cast of 40 actors. The lead roles are played by Konstantin Kryukov as Stanislavskiy and Mikhail Porechenkov as Gilyarovskiy, with additional performances by Anfisa Chernykh, Evgeniy Stychkin, Aleksey Vertkov, and Aleksandr Oleshko.

Audience reception for the film is mixed. It holds a rating of 5.7/10 on IMDb based on 183 votes and a score of 5.8/10 on TMDB from 10 votes.