Day Watch

Day Watch

Year: 2007

Runtime: 132 min

Language: Russian

Director: Timur Bekmambetov

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A guardian tasked with maintaining the balance between good and evil faces a devastating crisis when his own son becomes a threat. Anton, a key member of the Night Watch, finds himself in a desperate fight for survival as dark forces close in. His allies devise a plan to protect him, but a powerful artifact, a mystical chalk, holds the potential to alter the course of fate, leading to a tense showdown where victory remains uncertain.

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1

Emergency APB Announcement

On January 2, 2006, after New Year's Day, an emergency APB is broadcast regarding an attack on an old woman near the Moscow Expo Center. Night Watch agent Anton Gorodetsky and his trainee, Svetlana Nazarova, respond quickly to locate the victim.

January 2, 2006 Moscow Expo Center
2

Sveta Chases the Dark One

Upon arriving at the scene, Sveta spots the Dark One who attacked the old woman and takes off after him. Anton follows closely, but as they enter the Gloom, Anton finds himself unable to penetrate a protective shield.

Moscow
3

Revelation of Yegor

Sveta catches up with the assailant and, in a shocking turn, discovers that he is actually Anton's son, Yegor. This revelation leaves Anton stunned, and he manages to pull Sveta back just in time, protecting her from harm.

Gloom
4

Cafe Zoar Meeting

After their harrowing experience, Anton and Sveta unwind at Cafe Zoar. Here, Anton grapples with his feelings for Sveta while Gesser, their boss, warns him against personal relationships with trainees.

Cafe Zoar
5

Zavulon's Concern

Meanwhile, Zavulon, the leader of the Darks, is informed of the attack on the old woman and is worried about connections to Yegor. He sends Yegor's teacher, Galina, to retrieve evidence that could incriminate his son.

Hotel Cosmos
6

Galina's Murder

Galina is murdered by an unknown assassin, and her death raises suspicions around Anton, leading Zavulon to consider taking further action against him. This event complicates the fragile balance of the conflict between Darks and Lights.

Moscow
7

Body Switching

To protect Anton from being blamed for Galina's murder, Gesser orchestrates a body switch with mage Olga. Anton finds himself in Olga's body, complicating his relationship with Sveta, who is oblivious to the switch.

Sveta's Apartment
8

Confession in the Shower

While in Sveta's apartment, Anton, in Olga's body, confesses his identity to Sveta during a moment of intimacy. Their newfound connection deepens their bond, but the surrounding conflict looms large.

Sveta's Apartment
9

Yegor's Birthday Party

As Yegor’s birthday party approaches, tensions rise with the amassed Darks. Zavulon plans to use the event to shift the balance of power, with the event marking a crucial moment in the ongoing conflict between Light and Dark.

Yegor's 14th Birthday Hotel Cosmos
10

War Breaks Loose

At the party, a critical series of events leads to the Great Truce being broken. Yegor, using a mystical yoyo, inadvertently begins a war between the Darks and Lights, resulting in chaos throughout the banquet hall.

Hotel Cosmos
11

Alisa's Sacrifice

In a moment of desperation, Alisa manages to cut off her finger to remove a magic ring connecting her to Zavulon. This act symbolizes her break from the Darks and her desire to protect Kostya.

Alisa's Room
12

Anton Enters the Hall

Anton infiltrates Yegor’s birthday party disguised as a Dark. However, his true identity is soon revealed, creating tension between the Darks and Lights in the midst of the ongoing struggle.

Hotel Cosmos
13

Time Travel to Fix Mistakes

In a climactic moment, Anton is thrown back in time to 1992, where he must confront his past choices regarding his family. He writes 'Nyet' on a wall to reverse his decision concerning Darya's spell.

1992 Old Apartment Building
14

Reunion with Sveta

After reversing his past, Anton meets a young Sveta again in the spring rain. They share a moment of recognition, suggesting that fate has entwined their destinies once more.

Moscow

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