The Red Lotus (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film
Released in 2009, The Red Lotus is a drama and crime film directed by Zaza Buadze, running about 90 minutes. “Murder is only the beginning.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The shooting of a prosperous and influential businessman leaves the residents of a small provincial town in a state of shock. While the initial investigation indicates that a woman may have been involved in the murder, the crime scene has been left clean, and detectives have very little evidence to go on. However, with the culprits still at large and the crime unsolved, the sudden death of this local celebrity is frightening the entire town. Fortunately, the investigator from the central prosecutor's office happens to be in town on vacation and steps in to head the murder investigation.
Who’s in it. The Red Lotus stars Mikhail Mamaev as Anton Danilov, Elena Polyakova as Galina Mikhailovna Astakhova, Natalya Lesnikovskaya as Anastasia Volskaya and Vladimir Kapustin as Dmitry Lvovich Nikitin, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Red Lotus page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Red Lotus tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Red Lotus (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Red Lotus change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Red Lotus?
- The Red Lotus stars Mikhail Mamaev, Elena Polyakova, Natalya Lesnikovskaya, Vladimir Kapustin and Vitalina Bibliv.
- When was The Red Lotus released?
- The Red Lotus was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.