Dima (played by Grigoriy Dobrygin) is a protagonist in Black Lightning.
A Moscow State University student who inherits a Soviet flying Volga equipped with a nano-catalyzer. Initially driven by egoism, he transforms into the vigilante Black Lightning after his father's death, ultimately defeating the villain Kuptsov to save the city and his loved ones. Nastya (played by Ekaterina Vilkova) is a protagonist in Black Lightning.
Dima's classmate and romantic interest. Initially a motivation for his materialistic pursuits, she later brings him back to his senses with a heartfelt call and is rescued from Kuptsov using a special car signal. Romantseva (played by Yekaterina Vasilyeva) appears in Black Lightning.
One of the original scientists behind the Soviet flying Volga project. She partners with her husband Perepelkin to provide Dima with the vehicle's manual and is later coerced by Kuptsov to build a flight system for his Mercedes. Elizarov (played by Juozas Budraitis) appears in Black Lightning.
The third scientist involved in the original Soviet black project who authored the Volga's flight manual. He is referenced as the creator of the car's documentation but does not directly appear in the main events. Dima's mother (played by Elena Valyushkina) appears in Black Lightning.
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Characters
Dima
(played by Grigoriy Dobrygin) — protagonist
A Moscow State University student who inherits a Soviet flying Volga equipped with a nano-catalyzer. Initially driven by egoism, he transforms into the vigilante Black Lightning after his father's dea...
Nastya
(played by Ekaterina Vilkova) — protagonist
Dima's classmate and romantic interest. Initially a motivation for his materialistic pursuits, she later brings him back to his senses with a heartfelt call and is rescued from Kuptsov using a special...
Romantseva
(played by Yekaterina Vasilyeva) — supporting
One of the original scientists behind the Soviet flying Volga project. She partners with her husband Perepelkin to provide Dima with the vehicle's manual and is later coerced by Kuptsov to build a fli...
Elizarov
(played by Juozas Budraitis) — supporting
The third scientist involved in the original Soviet black project who authored the Volga's flight manual. He is referenced as the creator of the car's documentation but does not directly appear in the...
Dima's mother
(played by Elena Valyushkina) — supporting
Key Relationships
Dima's mother → Dima
(mother)
Nastya → Romantseva
(Social Acquaintance)
Romantseva → Elizarov
(Alliance Research Partner)
Dima → Elizarov
(Professional Manual Author)
Dima → Romantseva
(Alliance Information Provider)
Dima → Nastya
(Romantic Lover)
Story Analysis
A young man transforms from an ego-driven student into a heroic vigilante after discovering a Soviet flying car and facing personal tragedy.
Plot Progression
Discovery and Ambition
The Flying Secret
Tragedy and Transformation
The Nano-Catalyzer Hunt
Skyward Redemption
Directed by Alexander Voitinsky, Dmitry Kiselev
Black Lightning (2009) · 6.3/10 · action, adventure, science-fiction
