Veniamin's mother is initially skeptical of his claims that mixed swimming lessons are against his religion, but after he is exempted by the school's principal, he becomes confident in his ability to manipulate authority due to his strict study of the Bible. However, when a teacher challenges his dogma, he sets out to eliminate her and control the community, leading to a dramatic and cautionary tale about the dangers of extreme religiosity.
The Student
A rebellious teenager in modern-day Russia defies the conventions of the adult world, fueled by his increasing discontent with the moral decay he witnesses.
