

St. Petersburg, early 20th century. The handsome and secretive Johann specializes in shooting erotic pictures depicting the floggings of bare-bottomed women. With the help of his assistants, the photographic creations gradually penetrate the peaceful households of two upper-class Russian families.
Aleksei Balabanov
Tolya
Vadim Prokhorov
Putilov

Aleksandr Mezentsev
Stasov - doctor

Igor Shibanov
Radlov - engineer
Darya Yugrens
Grunia

Boris Smolkin
photographer