this puddle of derivative drivel stole from every soviet film of note and fail miserably . i be leave with an experience of everything that be wrong with organize religion in general and the russian orthodox church particular shortcoming ( mind you this comment come from a person of faith ) . even the outstanding cinematography leave me uninspired . i spend it most beautiful moment very aware of the masterworks that it be poorly imitate . i would not recommend see this movie unless you have a deep passion for the russian orthodox church and it monastic tradition and miracle in the face of communism and and saint of the seventy . it be a meaningless film from ( and about ) a narrow perspective that do absolutely nothing for me .