Love Is a Deadly Game (1991): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1991, Love Is a Deadly Game is a crime, mystery and romance film directed by Serhiy Ashkenazi, running about 82 minutes.

What it’s about. Ihor is a famous photographer whose works are published in a number of magazines and presented at international exhibitions. In the cycle of affairs and trips, he meets a girl. The image of Lera, her beauty and mystery awaken in him both romantic feelings and the creative interest of the photo artist - they inspire him to create a series of beautiful photographs of his beloved. A fast-paced novel brings confusion into the hero's life and puts him in front of a choice: a new unexpected relationship or a proposed multi-month business trip to America, which causes envy among colleagues. Somehow, while completing the documents, Igor accidentally notices on the bulletin board a photo robot of a dangerous criminal who resembles Lera. Getting confused in comparisons, facts and doubts, he tries to find the truth. The struggle between love and the realization of the bitter truth ends tragically.

Who’s in it. Love Is a Deadly Game stars Elena Karadzhova as Lera, Lembit Ulfsak as Igor - fotograf, Lidiya Savchenko as Valya and Lyudmila Davydova as Lyusya - militsioner, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Love Is a Deadly Game sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Love Is a Deadly Game page.

If you liked it. Fans of Love Is a Deadly Game tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.