A newlywed Russian bride immigrates to America, with her young daughter to marry a reclusive rich man. When they arrive in America, he turns out to be an extreme predator who sends both their lives spiraling downward to a life of virtual slavery. In this gripping true story, Natalia and Evgenia become immersed in the strange and enchanting culture of the United States as they struggle to free themselves and their daughter from the grip of their new home.
The Rysolov Affair is the third Russian Bride movie to feature an all new lead character. Meetings between the main characters take place in a small rural community in the USA, as the family awaits the tragic death of the last Russian bride. The locals are supportive and welcoming, but are reluctant to open the gates to allow the couple into the community. Things quickly go from bad to worse as the couple finds themselves locked in a battle of wits against a relentless predator.
The first meeting between the Russian bride and her wealthy benefactor takes place at the local country club. The reclusive Russian billionaire has plans for his young Russian woman that include marriage and the start of a large family. Natalia, the only girl in the group, longs for the chance to start a family of her own. However, when the evil Mr. Reuchensky (Djimon Hansolyvskich) arrives in town with the intent to steal the fortune that the young Russian woman and her father have built together, the fairy-tale wedding that the happily ever after was in danger of becoming a nightmare.
As the movie progresses, you begin to see the reasons why the reclusive Russian bride is unable to leave her small, cozy home. She refuses to leave the club even when the rich old man wants her to go on a lavish cruise. When word gets back to the rich old man that Natalia is seeing other men, the panic begins to set in. He immediately begins to pressure her to leave him and take her to another woman. When the Russian bride’s childhood friend decides to help her out, the entire event that follows is one that you will not soon forget.
I am sure that you have already seen the movie The Russian Bride. If so, you know that the film is about a young Russian woman who is thrown into a horrible situation where she must choose to stay with her abusive husband or obey the ominous voice in her head that tells her to leave. You also probably know that the only way the woman can do this is by finding someone willing to help her with her dilemma. One of the best parts of the film is when the beautiful young Russian bride finally chooses to trust the new friend that she has been talking to. However, this relationship quickly falls apart when the girl discovers that the man has some ulterior motives.
The Russian Bride follows the life of the beautiful young Russian bride (played by Tatiana Romanova) who soon learns that she has been thrown into an alternate dimension. There she finds herself tied to an ancient, evil cult, which has the sole purpose of taking her to the land of the dead. There, she must fight to free herself from the grasp of the evil cult and get back home before the reclusive billionaire takes over the world.
While the plot of the film is very thrilling to watch, the true strength of the movie comes from the performances of the actors. The chemistry between the main characters, which include the reclusive millionaire, and the beautiful Russian bride, quickly makes the audience understand why the film is such a success. These two women have the chemistry necessary for an interesting couple. This is also made even more interesting by the strong relationship the characters have. They have the bonding necessary for the Russian people to trust them, which helps the movie to overcome some of the weaker themes the film discusses.
The movie also uses the art of editing well to make the movie entertaining. The dialogues and the way the scenes are edited to give the movie a realistic feel. The movie never goes away from the theme that marriage is a difficult process to achieve, but it is hopeful that viewers will take their time before giving up on their dreams of romance. The movie ends on a high note with the reclusive billionaire revealing a secret that he plans to use to unite the world, but it isn’t long before audiences decide that the Russian bride and the evil cult aren’t quite so bad after all. The movie then wraps up happily, leaving you eager for the next Russian Bride movie to come out!