Synopsis

Alevtina Romanova is a penal officer in a women’s prison colony. Her image of a stern officer is betrayed only by her voice - a kind of voice to be envied by opera stars. She has been embarrassed by her gift since she was a child and now sings only when she stays alone, to herself. Once, her secret is revealed - an inmate records a video with her cell phone and uploads it on the internet. The video is a hit, and Alevtina is invited to Moscow to the country’s most popular song contest. The woman is eager not to miss her chance, and finally, to change her life.

Director

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  • Kirill Pletnyov
  • Kirill Pletnyov studied acting at the St. Petersburg State Academy of Theatre Arts. He graduated from the Russian State University of Cinematography in 2015. He has won awards for his short films at major film festivals, including the Russian St. Anna Student Film Festival, Kinotavr Short Film Award, and Golden Eagle Awards for Best Short Film. Light Up is his first feature film.