On July 25, 2016, WTW Films Limited concluded an agreement with one of the major broadcasters on the sale of the television rights to the series Finding Hope in the Russian Federation.
“I am delighted that the international distribution of this series will begin in Russia,” says Victor Mirsky, General Producer of WTW Films Limited. “Finding Hope is undoubtedly one of the headliners of the 2017 television season, at the very least in Ukraine. I should also add that it is premium content with huge international sales potential. The series explores the theme of religious communities, which is of course relevant on a global scale.”
Filming is currently ongoing at the Korostyshiv quarry in the Zhytomyr region, after which the film crew will be moving to the Novogorodetsky quarry, and finally to Kiev. Filming is due to continue into December, and the TV premiere is slated for 2017.
The premise:
18-year-old Varya lives a secluded life with her parents in a religious sect. From an early age, this young girl is taught to work hard, put her faith in God and prayer, and be absolutely obedient to the head of the community, His Holiness. He has specifically chosen her to become his fourth wife. But neither force nor the persistent bullying of His Holiness’s ‘older’ wives can break the girl’s will.
She runs away in the hope of bringing him to justice in the outside world, despite the fact that she knows nothing about life out of the bounds of the community. With the help of his henchmen and the police, His Holiness searches for the girl. She is a living witness to his wrongdoings – and he also happens to be completely in love with her. The rules of the street are merciless to newcomers, but life in the underground turns Varya from a weak and frightened girl into a strong and determined young woman.
She is always a step ahead of her pursuers. But will that be enough to escape His Holiness and get her younger sister out of the sect?
