Filmul nu are subtitrare in limba romana. / This movie does not have Romanian subtitles.
Set in a small Russian orthodox monastery in Northern Russia, the bizarre conduct of one of it's monks begins to confuse and intrigue his fellow inhabitants. Those who visit the island believe that the man has the power to heal, exorcise demons and foretell the future. But due to a horrendous act committed in his youth he feels unworthy. The film is a parable, combining the realities of Russian everyday life with the monastic ritual and routine.