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.
Yohan
Liza
Ekaterina Kirillovna
Viktor Ivanovich
producer
Kolya
Tolya
Putilov
Stasov - doctor
Radlov - engineer
Grunia
photographer
old prostitute
Daria
administrator
machinist
bellboy
Liza's aunt
shop model
man in the window
Radlov's wife
