Premier Online Cinema unveils a gripping psychological thriller titled The Second Line, directed by Yulia Kurashik-Kurganovich. This eight part drama tightens around a single focal point, delivering sustained suspense from the opening scene to the final frame. The central figure is Pavel, portrayed by Yegor Koreshkov, a lone actor in the production. Pavel works for a psychological support hotline, a job that places him at the boundary where crisis meets empathy. The central crisis erupts when a caller threatens to blow up Pavel’s home, insisting that Pavel reveal the identity of the person responsible for the threat. The plot intensifies as Pavel struggles to recall the truth while racing against time to avert catastrophe.
The Second Line marks Russia’s first feature film adaptation drawn from a sound-centered series. The project began with a sound sequence created by Timur Agabekov, who collaborated with creative producer Gayk Asatryan to translate the concept into a full-length film. The director centers the core question of the series: who is unable to help in a moment of need? This inquiry resonates with audiences today, underscoring a common struggle to find dependable support. In a world where trusted assistance often feels scarce, many individuals experience isolation and the absence of reliable confidants during moments of crisis. The narrative invites viewers to reflect on whom they would turn to when help seems out of reach, and what it truly means to offer aid under pressure.
In promotional previews and early visuals, attention was drawn to a trailer connected to the series Actresses, featuring Lolita and Svetlana Khodchenkova. This glimpse into related material helps situate The Second Line within a broader conversation about high-stakes storytelling and character-driven drama. [Source: Premier Online Cinema press materials]