Alex, 23, is a professional figure skater from Russia who managed to secure political asylum in the United States, claiming that being gay in Russia endangered his life. He has become a vocal critic of Vladimir Putin, speaking at gay rights rallies and doing TV interviews. Alex has angered the Kremlin and the Trump Administration is much more interested in pleasing Putin than protecting some gay figure skater with a big mouth. Alex has only one chance to stay in America and avoid a Russian gulag. He must agree to never speak out again and to be tortured for three days – on camera – as punishment and to deter any other young Russian who would dare criticize the Great Leader. Alex agrees. His first torture – a brutal flogging – begins now.
