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World Fantastic Red

The Soul Conductor

Ilya S. MAKSIMOV

Russia2018 89min Color Asian Premiere

Synopsis

Katya can see ghosts. When her twin sister disappears, the police fail to believe her, citing Katya’s strange imagination. As she searches, she discovers a serial killer is on the loose and may have kidnapped her sister.

Program Note

Pay attention to Aleksandra Bortich, who performs as 22-year-old Katia. She has supernatural powers in this film. The character is delicate and assertive, hiding her sorrow and fear. Aleksandra’s performance is extraordinary, even though it is a demanding role, and she has responsibility for the development of the story. You can be captured by the well-made story, outstanding special effects, and a brilliant visual art intensely contrasting white snow and red blood. This film is the debut of a veteran TV series director Maksimov. (Ellen Y. D. KIM)