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Anisia and Aksinia, twin sisters from the remote Russian village of Meshchera, are caught in a conflict over the position of the village's Knower, a spiritual guardian. During the ritual to select a new Knower, Aksinia is chosen despite being the less ambitious sister. Anisia, feeling entitled and betrayed, becomes consumed by pride and seeks to undermine Aksinia by adopting dark sorcery from the village witches. This betrayal results in a curse that threatens both the sisters and their community. As the story progresses, Anisia struggles with her inner turmoil and the consequences of her actions. She teams up with Father Sergiy, a priest who helps restore her faith in God. Together, they confront the dark forces unleashed by Anisia's ambition and attempt to save the village from the impending doom caused by the sisters' conflict. The film unfolds with Anisia's journey towards redemption and the challenges she faces in overcoming her resentment.