The Sword-Bearer



GenreDrama
Release date12.10.2006
DirectorPhilipp Yankovsky
Script byKonstantin Syngayevsky
ProducerSergey Selyanov
Production CompaniesCTB Film Company
Runtime108 min.




Cast:


Artyom Tkachenko (Sasha),
Chulpan Khamatova (Katya),
Leonid Gromov (Roshchin),
Aleksei Zharkov (Father),
Aleksey Gorbunov (Klim),
Tatyana Lyutaeva (Bella)




Sword-Bearer (2006) is a gripping drama that follows the tumultuous life of its protagonist, Alex, as he navigates a path stained with bloodshed. Haunted by his past actions, he becomes both the hunter and the hunted, pursued relentlessly by those seeking to bring him to justice. However, those who dare to confront him discover the dire consequences that await them.
Alex's actions have made him a pariah in society, forcing the world to rise up against him. He is deemed too dangerous to coexist with others. Yet, amidst the chaos, a glimmer of hope emerges in the form of a girl who enters his life. Unaware of his extraordinary abilities, she extends her love to him unconditionally. It becomes a test for our hero as he grapples with the question of whether he can preserve and protect love, so fragile in this cruel and unforgiving world.
"Sword-Bearer" delves into the inner turmoil of a man who strives to hold on to his humanity amidst the darkness that surrounds him. The film explores themes of redemption, love, and the constant struggle to reconcile one's actions with the desire for a meaningful connection.