Poison

Poison

2020 · Thriller

Young Russian policeman Max investigates a series of poisoning-related deaths. In the process, he discovers a dark-web platform growing in popularity, which gradually exposes the true depth of poverty and aggression in society.

Directed by Mark Kvitko · Written by Vadim Vetrov

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