Lex Talionis

Lex Talionis is a Russian drama centered on the emotional struggles of two young men who feel misunderstood by their parents. Nikita lives a comfortable life with a father who solves all his problems, yet he lacks a sense of purpose or a dream. In contrast, Sasha is driven by a strong desire to acquire an expensive car and is willing to do whatever it takes to achieve that goal. The story explores the clash between these two different personalities and examines the concept of retribution.

The film was directed by Liliya Trofimova, marking the first in a series of works that includes MeShura and To the Moon and Back. It was produced by Vera Sokolova through Horizon Cinema, with a screenplay written by Alisa Kurganskaya. Released in 2016, the movie has a runtime of 100 minutes.