The Marvelous Journey of a Skilled Healer.

Summary

Moscow, once the Red City, has transformed since the Soviet Union's fall, embracing sexual liberation. The harsh 1930s laws against women have given way to a vibrant red-light district, particularly Sukhaliev Street, where around 4,500 people engage in transactions nightly. High-end salons, featuring young models like Lisa, offer a more glamorous alternative. Lisa, despite her aspirations of becoming a legitimate model, finds herself navigating the complexities of her job, dealing with unwanted advances and the pressures from her boss, Maxime. Meanwhile, Su Tao and Jiang Qing Han search for Jiang's long-lost husband in the nightclub scene, revealing the pragmatic nature of the environment. Their interactions highlight the intertwining of desperation, ambition, and the transactional nature of relationships in contemporary Moscow.

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