Rafael - the minister of sports of an unrecognized country, and Natasha - a Russian opera singer, try living together in Abkhazia - a war-torn future-less country. Observing their difficult relations, we see life in a place marked by war and nationalism. The film portrays trapped people dreaming of peace, normality and happiness.—Anonymous

In a post Soviet (frozen conflict) zone, patriotism runs deep. While Sports Minister Rafael is busy organizing an international domino event to put his motherland on the worlds map, his beloved Russian wife is just an unwelcome foreigner. A black sea black comedy with social political commentary.—Anonymous

In Abkhazia, a post-Soviet "frozen conflict" zone, patriotism runs deep. While Sports Minister Rafael is busy organizing an international domino event to put his motherland on the world's map, his beloved Russian wife is just an unwelcome foreigner. A black sea black comedy with socio-political commentary

Abkhazia may be an unrecognised country in the Russian Caucasus but patriotism runs, uh, deep. Perched on the shores of the Black Sea, the Georgian splinter state used to be a beach getaway for lucky Soviets, but palatial hotels now sit in post-Communist ruin. For Abkhazian Sports Minister Rafael, however, everything's looking up. He's so optimistic that the mysterious international tournament he's organising will finally put his beloved motherland on the world's radar, he's willing to overlook that his dear wife is a foreigner. A proud Russian opera singer, Natasha gave up her home and custody of her Russian daughter to take a chance on a new life. But when locals won't warm to her and troubles cloud Rafael's "sports" event, their bright future and even national pride start to wobble. Striking perfect notes of satire and socio-political commentary, Domino Effect delightfully reveals what a dreamer will do for love and country.