The Scythian


The Scythian is a 2018 Russian action drama fantasy film directed by Rustam Mosafir and starring Aleksey Faddeev, Aleksandr Kuznetsov and Vitaly Kravchenko.
Ancient Russia. XI century. Grandiose changes are taking place in Eurasia. Once proud warriors, the Scythians have degenerated into vile mercenaries, raiding the civilian population. During one of these raids, the warrior Lutobor's wife and child are abducted. However, the hero does not intend to resign himself to fate, and pursues the Scythians in an attempt to save his family. As a guide, he takes the captive Scythian Marten and, despite the huge differences between them, they must work together to survive their journey.
The film was released on January 18, 2018. in Philippines and Vietnam.

Plot

These are times when one civilization is replacing another. A new era is about to begin in Central Eurasia.
The Scythians, once proud warriors, are all but gone. Their few descendants have become ruthless mercenary assassins, the "Wolves of Ares." Lutobor, is a soldier with a difficult task at hand. He becomes involved in internecine conflicts and sets off on a perilous journey to save his family. His guide is a captive Scythian by the name of Marten. Lutobor and Marten are enemies. They pray to different gods but must embark on this journey together. They brave the wild steppes, moving toward the last haven of the Scythians, to what seems to be their inevitable demise.

Cast

Production

Filming took place in the Republic of Crimea in autumn 2016. They filmed near Kerch, as well as near Yevpatoriya and Yalta.