Siberia

The story begins with Lucas Hill, an American diamond merchant, arriving in Russia. He has a plan to sell rare blue diamonds that are shrouded in questionable involvement.

Upon his arrival, Lucas is set to meet his contact, Pyotr, who is supposed to present him with a sample of the diamonds. Just minutes before the crucial transaction, Pyotr abandons Lucas, leaving him in a precarious situation.

Faced with the furious buyer, Boris Volkov, Lucas pledges to deliver a shipment of diamonds valued at $50 million within two days. To secure the deal, he promises Boris a 2% commission, intensifying the urgency of his quest.

Lucas travels to Mirny in search of Pyotr, determined to track him down and salvage the deal. The journey is fraught with difficulties, including adverse weather that threatens his plans.

In Mirny, Lucas develops a passionate and obsessive relationship with Katya, a local café owner. Their connection deepens despite the challenges she faces, including an abusive patron and familial pressure to marry someone else.

Lucas learns from a local informant that Pyotr is in hiding after having sold counterfeit diamonds to a mafia boss. This revelation puts Lucas in a precarious position as he seeks to resolve the situation.

Before leaving Mirny, Lucas shares an intimate night with Katya, gifting her a candle. Their bond grows stronger amid the chaos of their lives, though Lucas is torn between his commitments and desires.

Upon arriving in St. Petersburg, Lucas discovers a real sample diamond hidden inside a candle similar to the one given to Katya. However, this glimmer of hope quickly turns to despair when he finds out that the diamond is actually counterfeit.

Lucas seeks an extension from Boris Volkov due to the delay, but the meeting takes a dark turn. Boris makes a humiliating demand from Katya as retribution, leaving Lucas in a dilemma about how to protect her.

Lucas and Katya are confronted by FSB agents who accuse him of possessing counterfeit diamonds. The agents compel Lucas into a dangerous plot to sell fake diamonds to Boris while risking their lives.

In a desperate attempt to end his precarious dealings, Lucas gives Boris the diamonds, assuring their authenticity. As the money is transferred, Lucas finds himself being escorted to the airport by the FSB.

Driven by his feelings for Katya, Lucas decides to return to Mirny instead of leaving Russia. His instincts tell him that Pyotr is close, a decision that leads him deeper into danger.

While searching for Pyotr in Mirny, Lucas uncovers a grim reality when he finds Pyotr dead. This discovery sends Lucas further into turmoil as he realizes the danger he has placed Katya in.

Ivan, Katya's brother, presses Lucas to leave Russia quickly to ensure Katya's safety. Despite receiving firearms from Ivan, Lucas hesitates, torn between love and a looming threat.

The next morning brings disaster when Pavel and his crew assault the cabin where Lucas is hiding. Despite his brave efforts to fight back, tragedy strikes as Pavel ultimately murders Lucas, sealing their fates.