A man employs a lawyer, to help claim the land he lives on from the corrupt grasp of the town Mayor. But this begins a series of events that throw him into a whirlwind of problems infusing every area of his life, from his family to his home. Leviathan is a Russian, critically acclaimed domestic drama with epic themes. Nominated for the Palme D'or at Cannes and winner of their Best Screenplay competition. Also won Best International Film at the Munich Film Festival.