Eastern Promises

Eastern Promises

Year: 2007

Runtime: 100 min

Language: English

Director: David Cronenberg

DramaMysteryThrillerCrime

A charismatic driver for London's powerful Eastern European crime family, Nikolai Luzhin, finds his life complicated when he encounters midwife Anna Khitrova. Her search for a young girl's birth mother unexpectedly draws them into a dangerous conflict with the ruthless Vory V Zakone. Nikolai is pulled deeper into a world of loyalty, deceit, and violence, fighting for survival and uncovering a deadly chain of events linked to the criminal underworld.

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1

Pregnant Girl's Arrival

A teenage girl from Russia, severely injured and pregnant, stumbles into a London pharmacy. As she loses consciousness, she is swiftly transported to Trafalgar Hospital on December 20th.

December 20th Trafalgar Hospital, London
2

Discovery of the Diary

At the hospital, Anna Khitrova, a midwife of Russian-British descent, uncovers a diary written in Russian on the deceased girl's body. The discovery unveils the tragic life of Tatiana, whose bruised body serves as a haunting memoir of her struggles.

Trafalgar Hospital, London
3

Emergency Cesarean Section

During an emergency Cesarean section, a healthy baby girl is delivered. Anna becomes determined to find a loving home for the infant, setting into motion a series of perilous events.

Trafalgar Hospital, London
4

Confronting the Mafia

Anna seeks out Semyon, the owner of the Trans-Siberian Restaurant and a figure tied to the Russian mafia. Despite her family's mixed reactions, she presses on, hoping to uncover more about Tatiana's life.

Trans-Siberian Restaurant
5

Uncle's Doubts

Anna's uncle, Stepan, expresses skepticism about Tatiana, suspecting her of turning to prostitution. He urges Anna to bury the diary and warns her about the consequences of raising a mixed-race child.

6

Semyon's Deception

During their meeting, Semyon pretends to lack knowledge about Tatiana's employment. However, he offers assistance with translating the diary, creating an underlying tension in their interaction.

Trans-Siberian Restaurant
7

Kirill's Reckless Decision

Kirill, Semyon’s son, orders a hit on a rival Chechen leader, igniting a violent confrontation. This impulsive action creates fallout, pulling Nikolai, Semyon's driver, deeper into the chaos.

8

Truth Revealed

Upon receiving the translated diary from Stepan, Anna learns that Tatiana was a naive girl with dreams, who fell victim to exploitation by Semyon and his associates. The truth compels Anna to confront Semyon directly.

9

Dangerous Negotiations

Anna meets with Semyon, negotiating for information about Tatiana's family in exchange for the diary. This pivotal moment sparks a series of events that heighten the surrounding danger.

Trans-Siberian Restaurant
10

Nikolai's Orders

Nikolai receives orders to eliminate Stepan, drawing him further into the mafia’s violent underbelly. The tension mounts as the Chechens begin to retaliate for the earlier hit.

11

Uncovering Hidden Identities

Amid rising chaos, Nikolai's true identity as an undercover FSB agent is revealed. He cleverly maneuvers this information for his advantage as he gets entangled deeper in the mafia's world.

12

Race Against Time

As Anna learns more about Tatiana's child, she rushes to protect the innocent life from impending danger. The urgency of her mission heightens as threats loom larger.

13

Saving Tatiana's Sister

In a climactic confrontation, Anna and Nikolai work together to rescue Tatiana's baby sister from a horrifying fate. Their partnership emerges from the shadows of organized crime as they forge a new bond.

14

Semyon's Downfall

With Semyon’s empire crumbling due to betrayals and violence, Nikolai's ascension as the new head of the mafia becomes apparent. Anna vows to care for Tatiana’s daughter, starting a new chapter.

15

A New Beginning

Together, Anna and Nikolai look towards the future as they begin to navigate their treacherous new lives. Anna names the baby Christine, embracing her responsibilities with hope and determination.

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