Lotus Strike 2: Bitter-Sweet Wormwood 2002
In *Lotus Strike 2: Bitter-Sweet Wormwood* (2002), retired General Pelevin clings to his dwindling legacy—a modest plot of land granted by royal decree centuries ago.
Director: Aleksandr Porokhovshchikov
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is *Lotus Strike 2: Bitter-Sweet Wormwood* (2002) about?
This gripping crime-adventure follows retired General Pelevin as he fights to protect his ancestral land from being stolen by corrupt officials and the mafia. After being tricked into leaving the country, he returns to find his property sabotaged—turned into a landfill for a new shopping center.
Who directed *Lotus Strike 2: Bitter-Sweet Wormwood*?
The film was directed by Aleksandr Porokhovshchikov, who also stars as General Pelevin.
Who stars in *Lotus Strike 2: Bitter-Sweet Wormwood*?
The cast includes Aleksandr Porokhovshchikov, Dzhamal Azhigirey, Aleksandr Solovyov, Ezhen Kushvakha, and Tatyana Konyukhova.
Is *Lotus Strike 2: Bitter-Sweet Wormwood* (2002) worth watching?
As a crime-adventure with strong Russian noir elements, it offers a tense, morally complex story. While unrated on IMDb, its themes of betrayal and resilience make it a compelling pick for fans of gritty action dramas.
How long is *Lotus Strike 2: Bitter-Sweet Wormwood*?
The film runs for 90 minutes.
About Lotus Strike 2: Bitter-Sweet Wormwood (2002) — A Crime Saga of Land, Legacy and Betrayal
In *Lotus Strike 2: Bitter-Sweet Wormwood* (2002), retired General Pelevin clings to his dwindling legacy—a modest plot of land granted by royal decree centuries ago. But when a shadowy alliance of mobsters and a crooked prefect conspire to seize it for a gleaming shopping center, his last refuge becomes a battleground. As mafia-backed schemes unfold, Pelevin is lured abroad under false pretenses, only to return to find his ancestral earth smothered under a mountain of city waste, a cruel metaphor for how power corrupts the land itself.
Director Aleksandr Porokhovshchikov crafts this gritty crime-adventure as a tense, atmospheric tale of resistance against overwhelming odds. With action rooted in betrayal and family pride, the film blends high-stakes schemes with personal vendettas, all set against a backdrop of urban decay and moral ambiguity. Starring Porokhovshchikov alongside acclaimed actors like Dzhamal Azhigirey and Tatyana Konyukhova, it delivers a raw, Russian neo-noir experience where loyalty is as bitter as wormwood.