Summaries

Barry, an aging scholar and artist becomes involved with Irina, a Russian immigrant and prostitute.

Barry, a biblical scholar is married to Gloria, a self delusional televangelist with a thriving church franchise. Barry needs more human warmth, intimacy and love than Gloria can offer. Irina, a Russian immigrant has fallen into prostitution in Melbourne after leaving Russia to support her mother and daughter. A fellow Russian, Anton, with underworld connections, constantly threatens her world. Through his brother, Barry meets Irina and starts to confide in her and trust her. Barry works out a brilliant plot which solves all their problems.—Allen

Details

Keywords
  • artist
Genres
  • Drama
Release date Mar 18, 2009
Countries of origin Australia
Language English Russian
Production companies The Australian Film Commission Illumination Films

Box office

Gross worldwide $1553

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 38m
Color Color
Sound mix Dolby Digital
Aspect ratio

Synopsis

Irina has left her native Russia to support her mother and daughter. She has found herself involved in a life of prostitution. Gloria and Barry are married. She is a tele-evangelist with a thriving church franchise. Barry, a biblical scholar, is looking for the light. After years of supporting Gloria, he needs out. By confiding in Irina, Barry finds the strength to share a better life. Yet again love finds a way. The Lord giveth and taketh. Amen

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