Based on the true story of a Russian serial killer who, over many years, claimed victim to over 50 people. His victims were mostly under the age of 17. In what was then a communists state, the police investigations were hampered by bureaucracy, incompetence and those in power. The story is told from the viewpoint of the detective in charge of the case.

• HBO
• Asylum Films
• Stephen Rea
• Donald Sutherland
• Max von Sydow
• Jeffrey DeMunn
• Joss Ackland
• John Wood
• Radu Amzulescu
• Imelda Staunton