The Boy's Word: Blood on the Asphalt

Set against the backdrop of the late 1980s, as the Soviet Union faces impending collapse, the atmosphere is charged with instability and rising crime. Amidst this turmoil, young people navigate a challenging landscape of freedom and danger. Andrey lives with his mother and younger sister, balancing his studies at a music school with harassment from street teens. In a bid for protection, he befriends Marat, a gang member who pulls him into a world of territorial battles and loyalty. Together, they confront the harsh realities of adulthood and the violence that pervades their lives.