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AN IVI SERIES

ANDREASYAN BROTHERS FILM COMPANY

LIZA MORYAK

ANNA GLAUBE

OLGA SMIRNOVA

CASTING DIRECTOR SVETLANA YERSHOVA

PRODUCTION DESIGNER OLGA TSYBA

COMPOSERS ARTEM KAZAKU, MARK DORBSKIY

EDITING DIRECTOR GEORGIY ISAAKYAN

CREATOR ELENA NOSIKOVA

SCREENWRITERS ELENA NOSIKOVA, YERZIA YERTLES

CINEMATOGRAPHER ANATOLIY SIMCHENKO

IVI CREATIVE PRODUCERS RENAT SHAYAKHMETOV, MARGARITA FILCHINA

IVI EXECUTIVE PRODUCER GALINA LAZAREVA

IVI LINE PRODUCER IRINA DZHGANDZHGAVA

CREATIVE PRODUCERS GAIK ASATRYAN, ANDREY GAVRILOV, GOGA MAMADZHANYAN

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER ILYA SHUVALOV

PRODUCERS SARIK ANDREASYAN, GEVOND ANDREASYAN

DIRECTOR SARIK ANDREASYAN

ART OF SEDUCTION EPISODE 5

We blame Lilith,

but never condemn Eve.

Yet Adam left paradise because of her.

The rebellious woman was punished,

the obedient one doomed the man.

Which of them was right?

Danya is my son, wonderful boy.

My husband Vitya up brought him well.

LARA

He's an athlete, a judoka, an Olympic champion.

He always believed

he had to raise our son to be a real man.

Could you elaborate on this?

He taught Danya to be honest since childhood,

and be responsible.

I believe that's just normal parenting.

Regardless of gender.

I know, it sounds a little confusing.

- You get what I mean? - No.

Who do you want to cheat? Your husband or your son?

Which one is the cheater?

Please. Vitya has never cheated on me.

He's never given me a reason to suspect him.

He has different values.

Then let's get to the point.

So, we have our own businesses.

I own a chain of jewelry stores, and Vitya sells yachts.

He even opened a fishing gear shop. As a hobby.

He's really passionate about it.

He even mans the counter sometimes.

Hello! Can I help you?

He enjoys talking to people who share his passion.

Interesting hobby, no doubt.

They also run a judo club!

Vitya is an athlete with an athlete's mindset!

He believes a person should achieve everything from scratch!

He sets that example for Danya.

He's slowly starting to pass on the business to our son.

Everything was perfect until that Nina showed up.

NINA

What's wrong with Nina?

She's loose. Uneducated. She seduced our son.

You can see it in her eyes—no intellect, no honor, no conscience.

In one word—a party girl! From some obscure family.

Maybe you shouldn't break them up?

Danya started drinking, partying!

Not too often, yet.

But that woman has no principles.

No goals beyond cheap entertainment.

Maybe I could have accepted it,

but I can't watch my son go downhill with her.

You plan to expose his cheating to make her dump him?

Yes, I don't want to hurt him.

This is the perfect solution for me.

Send me the photos, payment upfront.

NINA DANYA

I love you, pookie.

Let's have another one!

I don't judge his mother.

Sometimes, it is necessary

to protect what's most precious from bad influence.

Hello! Can I help you? Looking for a yacht?

VICTOR

I don't make that much.

I need a gift for my husband and son.

For less than 200 million rubles.

They love fishing.

I see. Let's take a look.

You can pick out bait, tackle, a spinning rod…

I'm not sure.

I never paid attention to what they use.

That's fine!

A father should raise his son. Trust him.

The client was telling the truth.

Her husband might seem a little naive, as athletes often do,

but he's a responsible man.

A tent!

Of course! Every man needs a tent.

Maybe a little too much.

Danya!

Help the lady pick out a tent.

On it! Hello!

- Right this way. - Please.

This perfect father-son dynamic

was practically screaming one thing.

Why me again?

The son tries to follow his father's noble path,

but he wants to surpass him.

They share common interests – fishing and martial arts.

Like any athlete, Danya's father saw his son as his successor.

Danya became a judo coach too,

but he never became an Olympic champion like his dad.

This isn't my thing for sure.

Sorry!

Milena, you're the only one with kids.

But I like singing, not fighting!

You go with Mom to judo practice now,

and I'll give you some money.

- Anfisa! - I don't want money.

- Is your kid a communist? - What do you want, son?

Unlimited phone time. Play as much as I want.

- No. - Yes! Milena, please!

Please, Mom!

- No! - I'll pay the adult performer rate.

Fine, deal.

She had long accepted that her best investment was her kids.

Especially since she had no other savings.

Hello!

I called earlier about classes for my son.

Right. Hello.

Hey there! I'm Viktor!

What's wrong? I'm not gonna bite.

Sorry, he's sensitive. Grows up without a dad.

I see.

Most here are raised without dads.

The plague of our time— irresponsible men.

You sure you wanna train?

You like this nice coach?

Is he a coach too?

Yeah, that's my son.

A great coach. He connects easily with kids.

A father and son are the closest relatives.

But deep in the subconscious,

they are forever competing men, fighting for a woman's attention.

Is he an Olympic champion too?

No.

But he's a great athlete.

Milena already knew her next move.

Left, then right!

So, you in?

Then take off your shoes and go. Danya!

We have a new fighter!

Come on! Catch up! Stand here!

I'm so nervous.

Oh, sorry.

Don't worry. He'll be fine.

Mom, that was so cool! Danya is awesome!

- Hello! Nice to meet you! - Likewise.

- I'm Milena. - Danya. Pleasure to meet you.

My son is thrilled with you.

I'm thrilled with him.

Honestly, I wanted him to train with your father.

Since he's an Olympic champion.

That was a low blow.

But as a coach, you're way cooler.

First goal scored against Danya.

Now, it's just a matter of technique.

My son really lacks male attention.

His dad left us, and I can't replace a father.

All these games, fights, sports, fishing…

We have a family business— a fishing store and this gym.

Honestly, I've been fishing since childhood, I believe

it's crucial for a boy.

A fishing store? Seriously?

Just around the corner.

Mom, I wanna go fishing too! Got neither a dad nor fishing!

You know what? I promise to take you fishing.

When?

Truly, kids are brilliant actors.

Especially when unlimited phone use is at stake.

I feel so awkward.

Danya has a supportive father

and a mother who's one of those women who say, “My men!”

Why did he choose a girl

who's completely opposite of the values of his family?

There was something else that Milena and I were clearly missing.

Dad, listen...

Remember the woman who brought her son to training?

Give me the gold ones.

The one who's a bit off?

Just sensitive.

I invited them to go fishing with us…

On our yacht.

Them? As in, her too?

She won't let him go alone.

Danya, you know the rule: no women on fishing trips.

Dad, those rules are outdated.

For the first time, he argues with his father—.

A subconscious rebellion against his ideal.

Everything's going as planned.

Don't be so strict!

Daniil, don't be so soft.

Dad, you're wrong!

What?

Boys, I baked you some pies!

By yourself?

In case you get hungry!

Want some pies?

Thanks!

Danya, you're so caring.

Your girl's lucky. Got one?

I do.

An athlete as well?

Though we knew she was more of a “booze let he”.

A couple of letters makes a lot of difference.

No, she's still unsure.

We met by chance and clicked right away.

Viktor, are you nervous?

No, of course not. I'm totally fine.

Should we stop earlier and walk to the dock?

- You good? - Yeah, sure.

Hello?

All good, we're here!

Danya?

Yeah.

No, no…

You're so good at this!

Better than your dad.

Don't tell him that.

That's a big one!

Nice catch!

Danya, you've got another bite!

No catch, eh, Viktor?

The bigger, the better.

It's on!

Mine's on too!

Danya's is bigger than uncle Viktor's.

They're the same size.

Excuse me!

Your mom's beautiful.

Anfisa?

Working on the target.

Got it. I'll keep that in mind.

How's it going?

- Good. - Good.

Shall we eat?

- Let's eat! - Let's eat!

Kid, get the pies. In the fridge, by the couch!

Come on.

Come on.

ANFISA, YOU'RE RIGHT

What the heck is this?

A peacock's tail flare is

one of the oldest instincts.

I love my little sister, but not that much.

Anfisa, I'm really struggling.

Their education system isn't like ours.

Anya, maybe my sister's fooling me?

You don't mean it, do you?

Just come back home.

Damn it.

Hello.

You're handling this for too long.

I though your personal life never interferes with work.

Should I get him drunk or force it?

I can't seduce a man who doesn't cheat.

He's got strict principles!

My principle is breaking those who don't comply!

Is that clear?

Thank you, Viktor! You made our day!

My pleasure.

- It's yours. - Thanks.

Mind the hook!

- High five! - Whoa!

- See you in the car. - I'll be right there.

Goodbye.

- Nice meeting you! - Likewise!

Make some fish soup!

Thanks, Danya.

Even I had fun on this fishing trip.

Maybe we should go again?

Where to?

Fishing. Just the two of us.

Sorry, but a woman's intuition never fails.

I think your father likes me.

Dad? But he's married.

Well, married doesn't mean dead.

Sorry, but I'd feel awkward.

It's fine.

Have a lovely evening.

Thanks again so much!

Do cook that fish soup.

Will do, thanks!

- Take care! - Bye.

Tell mom I'll be home later. No need to wait for dinner.

- Okay? - Got it.

Okay, see you!

A famous Oedipus myth goes like this:

He was prophesied to kill his father and marry his mother.

To prevent this, they abandoned him in the mountains,

but a shepherd saved him.

He grew up,

unknowingly killed his father, and married his mother.

Without knowing who they were.

But we know the Oedipus complex all too well

and ruthlessly use it against men.

Danya!

Where's your father?

He's off today.

Can we talk in private?

Sure.

Nina!

We must have a talk.

Hello.

You're a good girl, and I feel bad for you.

But you need to know the truth.

The Oedipus complex emerges in boys between the ages of three and six.

A child experiences conflicting emotions:

on one hand, love for his mother,

and on the other—jealousy and aggression toward his father.

He's cheating on you.

You need to break up.

No, Lara.

I'm not breaking up with him.

Excuse me.

Give me my money back!

I thought she'd leave him.

But that witch isn't going to.

No self-respect at all.

Anyway, I came for my money.

We completed part of your request.

Did he cheat? Yes! So there's no basis for a complaint.

I paid for a result.

That drunk should be gone from my son's life.

That didn't happen!

Anfisa, you're unprofessional, just like your girls.

You're all frauds, scammers, and whores!

The unprofessional scammers and whores learned something else… Have a seat.

Do you know how Oedipus' story ended?

Oedipus blinded himself, and his mother took her own life.

What does that mean?

Your husband's sleeping with your son's girlfriend.

No, that can't be true.

He... He couldn't have.

He could, after all.

We can show this video to your son.

Then he'll definitely leave her.

Isn't that what you wanted?

Please, don't.

This will hurt him.

This is horrifying.

Yeah…

Adults are responsible for their actions.

I'm very sorry.

Bedtime. Enough phone for today.

I deserve it.

You do, my artist.

You're here only because I liked your borscht.

Can I stay the night?

What?

Need to get seeds in the morning. Don't wanna go to the village at night.

Alright, take the couch.

Thanks.

I just can't waver between principles—.

Make him cheat or lose everything?

Why are you doing this?

Aren't there enough men in the world to fall in love with!?