III
“Since the closer to the bottom of the ocean, the darker it gets...”
Synopsis
A small European town, where sisters Ayia and Mirra live, gets struck down by an unknown disease which takes many lives. Following their mother's death, the younger sister falls ill. Having realized that conventional medicine is useless in the face of the sister's disease, Ayia seeks help from Father Herman, a parish priest and a close family friend. In his house she finds books that are very far from the conventional religion. She gets to know that only penetration into Mirra's sick subconscious mind and discovery of the true cause of her disease will give her a chance to save her sister. Ayia is ready to go through this terrifying ritual, dive into the depths of the subconscious mind, and face the demons residing there. But will she cope with her own fear when she discovers the mysteries of her sister's past? Since the closer to the bottom of the ocean, the darker it gets.
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Polina Davydova
Ayia
Lyubov Ignatushko
Mirra
Evgeniy Gagarin
Father Herman
Andrey Abramichev
Doctor
Galina Kritsuk
Mother
Maxim Kuplyanin
Adam
Anton Gamaev
Pupil
Julia Sarkisova
Pupil
Eugenia Mustafina
Blind Girl
Oleg Mustafin
Health-Care Worker
Alexey Rogonov
Health-Care Worker
Tagir Abusiyarov
Monster in Burnt Wood
Ivan Starsev
Monster in Mill
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 23, 2015
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pavel Khvaleev
- Screenplay & Story
- Aleksandra Khvaleeva
- Original Score
- Moonbeam
- Original Title
- III
- Country of Origin
- Russia, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pavel Khvaleev
Aleksandra Khvaleeva
Moonbeam
Frank Ellrich
Department Leadership Roster
Pavel Khvaleev
Director
Aleksandra Khvaleeva
Writer
Moonbeam
Original Music Composer
Frank Ellrich
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About III
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is III about?
A small European town, where sisters Ayia and Mirra live, gets struck down by an unknown disease which takes many lives. Following their mother's death, the younger sister falls ill. Having realized that conventional medicine is useless in the face of the sister's disease, Ayia seeks help from Father Herman, a parish priest and a close family friend. In his house she finds books that are very far from the conventional religion. She gets to know that only penetration into Mirra's sick subconscious mind and discovery of the true cause of her disease will give her a chance to save her sister. Ayia is ready to go through this terrifying ritual, dive into the depths of the subconscious mind, and face the demons residing there. But will she cope with her own fear when she discovers the mysteries of her sister's past? Since the closer to the bottom of the ocean, the darker it gets.
Who directed III?
III was directed by Pavel Khvaleev.
Who stars in III?
The principal cast of III includes Polina Davydova, Lyubov Ignatushko, Evgeniy Gagarin, Andrey Abramichev, Galina Kritsuk.
When was III released and how long is it?
III was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for III?
The original motion picture soundtrack for III was composed by Moonbeam.
What is the age rating and content advisory for III?
III holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).