Decision: Liquidation (2018) — AI Story Visualization

Plot Analysis Summary

An FSB investigation races to stop Shamil's missile threat, but the supplied plot ends before the planned strike or final confrontation is resolved.

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

A Threat Reaches the Bureau

After an earlier prisoner exchange, Shamil's group uses stolen missile equipment. The attack draws Егор back into an investigation despite his wish to leave the Bureau.

Key Events

• Captives Brought Before Shamil — A captured Russian officer and soldier are brought before Shamil during exchange negotiations. Location: North Caucasus
• Captives Spared for Exchange — Shamil agrees to spare the captives when told the officer could be valuable in a prisoner swap. Location: North Caucasus
• Stolen Missile Equipment Used — Two years later, Shamil's group uses stolen missile equipment in an attack. Location: North Caucasus
• FSB Opens Investigation — The missile attack prompts an FSB investigation, drawing Егор back into the operation. Characters: Егор, агент ФСБ Location: North Caucasus

Corruption Beneath the Trail

Егор and his colleagues trace connections to Shamil and find evidence of weapons theft and corruption. Conflicting orders and surveillance risks make the inquiry increasingly difficult.

Key Events

• Activation Codes Missing — The system can threaten aircraft, but the investigators learn Shamil lacks its activation codes. Characters: Егор, агент ФСБ Location: Investigation site
• Investigation Tracks Connections — Егор and his colleagues trace people connected to Shamil, including Sultan Ibrahim. Characters: Егор, агент ФСБ Location: North Caucasus
• Weapons Theft and Corruption — The investigators uncover evidence of weapons theft and corruption within local forces. Characters: Егор, агент ФСБ Location: North Caucasus
• Conflicting Orders Complicate Work — Conflicting orders and surveillance risks obstruct the investigation. Characters: Егор, агент ФСБ Location: Investigation site

Hostages and a Presidential Target

A hostage crisis at a girls' school in Beslan raises the stakes. The agents learn that Shamil intends to target the Russian President at a summit, while their suspicion of military assistance remains unproven.

Key Events

• Hostage Crisis at Beslan School — Shamil's group takes children and adults hostage at a girls' school. Location: Girls' school in Beslan
• Summit Target Revealed — The agents learn Shamil plans to use the missiles against the Russian President at a summit. Characters: Егор, агент ФСБ Location: Investigation site
• Suspected Military Assistance — The agents suspect a military major helped Shamil, but their evidence is uncertain. Characters: Егор, агент ФСБ Location: North Caucasus

The Convoy Intercept

As Shamil moves the missile equipment by truck, the agents debate how to intervene without exposing themselves. They intercept a mined Kamaz and find missiles, but Shamil's call leaves the planned strike and confrontation unresolved.

Key Events

• Warrantless Inquiry Risk — An attempt to investigate the suspected major without a warrant risks exposing the agents. Characters: Егор, агент ФСБ Location: North Caucasus
• Missile Equipment Moved — Shamil suspects betrayal and moves the missile equipment by truck. Location: North Caucasus
• Agents Debate Interception — The agents consider how to stop the convoy without alerting Shamil. Characters: Егор, агент ФСБ Location: North Caucasus
• Mined Kamaz Intercepted — The agents intercept the mined Kamaz and discover missiles inside. Characters: Егор, агент ФСБ Location: North Caucasus
• Equipment Prepared for Placement — With the operation nearing its final stage, the agents prepare to place their equipment in the vehicle. Characters: Егор, агент ФСБ Location: At the intercepted truck
• Threatening Call Leaves Outcome Open — Shamil calls the truck and threatens that his daughters will be looked after if anything happens to him; the outcome remains unresolved. Characters: Егор, агент ФСБ Location: At the intercepted truck

Story Breakdown

• Prisoner Exchange — An earlier negotiation establishes Shamil's handling of captured Russian personnel.
  • Captives Presented — A captured officer and soldier are brought before Shamil.
  • Officer's Exchange Value — Shamil spares the captives after hearing the officer may be useful in a swap.
• Missile Threat Emerges — Stolen missile equipment turns Shamil's group into a larger security threat.
  • Attack Prompts Inquiry — The group's use of stolen equipment prompts an FSB investigation.
  • Codes Remain Missing — The system can threaten aircraft, but Shamil lacks activation codes.
• Егор Returns — Егор is drawn back into the operation despite wanting to leave the Bureau.
  • Investigation Resumes — Егор and his colleagues pursue people connected to Shamil.
  • Connections Traced — Their work includes tracing Sultan Ibrahim.
• Corruption Complicates Leads — Evidence and institutional obstacles make the investigation more difficult.
  • Weapons Theft Found — The agents uncover evidence of weapons theft and corruption in local forces.
  • Orders Conflict — Conflicting orders and surveillance risks obstruct the operation.
• Hostage Crisis Escalates — Shamil's group takes children and adults hostage at a school in Beslan.
  • School Taken Hostage — The hostage-taking sharply escalates the danger.
  • Stakes Rise — The crisis intensifies the agents' effort to understand Shamil's plans.
• Summit Plot Revealed — The agents learn the missiles are intended for an attack at a presidential summit.
  • President Targeted — Shamil intends to target the Russian President rather than everyone attending.
  • Major Suspected — The agents suspect a military major helped Shamil, but their evidence is uncertain.
• Convoy Intercepted — The agents face a risky attempt to stop Shamil's missile equipment from reaching its destination.
  • Truck Moves Equipment — Shamil moves the missile equipment by truck after suspecting betrayal.
  • Mined Kamaz Found — The agents intercept the mined Kamaz and discover missiles inside.
• Final Threat Unresolved — The operation reaches its final stage, but the supplied account does not resolve the confrontation or planned strike.
  • Equipment Placement Planned — The agents prepare to put their own equipment in the vehicle.
  • Shamil Calls Truck — Shamil threatens that his daughters will be looked after if anything happens to him.

Directed by

Aleksandr Aravin

Key Cast

• Igor Petrenko — Егор, агент ФСБ
• Aleksey Vertkov — Равиль
• Ayub Tsingiev — Шамиль Базгаев
• Aleksei Shevchenkov — Петров
• Ivan Shakhnazarov — Тимур