The Banishment

In the gripping opening of the film, Mark arrives at Alex's home seeking urgent help. He has a bullet wound in his arm and fears going to the hospital due to his criminal background and the potential police scrutiny that may follow.

While Mark recuperates, he, along with his partner Vera and their two children, embark on a nostalgic trip to Alex's childhood home in the countryside. This trip brings a temporary sense of peace and tranquility to their troubled lives.

During their stay, Vera reveals a life-altering secret: she is pregnant, but the child is not Alex's. This shocking revelation creates a rift between Vera and Alex, challenging their already strained relationship.

As tension mounts, Alex feels lost and turns to his brother Mark for counsel. On the way to meet him, Alex's son Kir inadvertently reveals troubling information about their friend Robert's visits to their home while Alex was away.

Alex comes to the painful realization that Robert is likely the true father of Vera's unborn child. This revelation deepens the emotional upheaval within the family and strains his relationship with Vera even further.

In a moment of desperation, Alex starts pressuring Vera to have an abortion, believing it to be the only way to save their crumbling marriage. He insists that only a discreet procedure at their home will prevent scandal.

With their children occupied elsewhere, Alex coerces Mark into using his underworld connections to arrange for a doctor to perform the abortion. This decision marks a crucial and tragic turning point in their lives.

After the abortion, Vera succumbs to her despair and takes her own life by overdosing on pain medication. Her tragic decision sends shockwaves through Alex and Mark, forever altering their lives.

In the midst of their grief, Alex and Mark are left to hastily arrange Vera's funeral while dealing with the growing rumors that circulate in the countryside following her untimely death.

While navigating his grief, Mark suffers a severe heart attack but refuses to miss Vera's funeral. Tragically, he passes away shortly after returning home, compounding the family's loss and suffering.

Left alone and consumed by grief, Alex decides to confront Robert, driven by a desire for revenge. This plan sets him on a dangerous path that could lead to further tragedy.

While waiting outside Robert's house to enact his revenge, Alex is inadvertently invited inside by Robert. This unexpected invitation forces Alex to confront his emotions and the chaotic situation.

As Alex reaches for the gun stowed away in his glove box, he discovers an envelope containing the results of Vera's pregnancy test along with a letter she wrote. These items reveal deeper truths about Vera's struggles.

In a poignant flashback, Vera's turbulent emotional state is unveiled. It is revealed that she had previously attempted suicide and later confided in Robert about her pregnancy fears, showcasing her feelings of isolation.

The flashback reveals that Vera felt increasingly distant from Alex, expressing that their relationship lacked emotional connection. This disconnect ultimately contributed to the tragic events that followed her pregnancy revelation.