In the middle of Stalinist Russia, Ivan Sanshin (Academy Award nominee Tom Hulce, 1984, Best Actor, Amadeus) is preparing for his wedding night when the KGB shows up and takes him away. Ivan is brought in to be Stalin's personal film projectionist and becomes a part of his inner circle, witnessing the ruler's actions and decisions. Also starring Academy Award nominee Bob Hoskins (1986, Best Actor, Mona Lisa) and Lolita Davidovich (Blaze