Within the walls of the former monastery, even during Soviet times, a prison for special purposes was built. It holds those who received life sentences—serial killers and “thieves-in-law,” whose record includes an endless number of crimes.
But even in this closed-from-everyone prison, there is a piece of normal life. The head of the prison church, Father Pavel, tries with all his strength to lead the souls of the notorious criminals onto the true path. A former special forces officer who went through Afghanistan, Father Pavel swore never to pick up a weapon again. But when he learns that in prison a breakout is being prepared by one of the most dangerous repeat offenders, he understands that it’s time to remember his combat experience…