Overview
High school student Polina is saved from bullying at her new school and makes a deal with the main bully Bars: he must pretend to be her boyfriend and protect her, and she must do everything he says. During this game, the couple develops real feelings, but her family and classmates have reasons to separate the lovers.
A film from Mikhail Vaynberg, starring Veronika Zhuravleva and Daniel Vegas.
It opened May 31, 2026. Critics and audiences: 2.19 on Letterboxd.
Next is awards season: Independent Spirit Awards nominations are announced December 2, 2026.
| Point | Value |
|---|---|
| Sep 28 | 2.20 |
| Sep 29 | 2.20 |
| Sep 30 | 2.20 |
| Oct 1 | 2.20 |
| Oct 2 | 2.20 |
| Oct 3 | 2.19 |
| Oct 4 | 2.20 |
| Oct 5 | 2.19 |
| Oct 6 | 2.19 |
| Oct 7 | 2.19 |
| Oct 8 | 2.19 |
| Oct 9 | 2.19 |
| Oct 10 | 2.19 |
| Oct 11 | 2.19 |
Films are drafted before they open, then score all season for whoever took them, on the numbers here.
