Twilight Portrait

Marina, an upper-crust social worker with a doting husband and an enviable downtown apartment, is suddenly transformed into a bizarre twilight version of herself when she is raped by three policemen. This intense narrative thrusts her into a vortex of traumatic events, reshaping her existence through humiliation and agony. Marina becomes obsessed with the idea of retribution, her days consumed by visits to the city’s outskirts—the very place where her life took a harrowing turn.

As she doggedly tracks down the main perpetrator, ready to exact her revenge and restore some semblance of control, Marina faces a pivotal moment. However, in a gripping twist, when presented with the opportunity to impose her own brand of justice, she chooses a path that is unexpectedly merciful and complex. “Twilight Portrait” delves deep into the human psyche, exploring the themes of vengeance, trauma, and redemption. Marina’s final decision serves as a profound commentary on the power of human resilience and the capacity for change, even when it seems most unfathomable. This film not only captivates but also challenges its audience to ponder the complexities of justice and personal healing.