Short king energy meets Moscow showbiz chaos — this underdog bites back.
Season 1 • Episode 20
LatestSanya is not afraid to dream big, although he is forced to look at the world from a height of 135 centimeters. He is also not afraid to take risks, so he gives up everything for the opportunity to get into the world of cinema and show business. So Sanya goes to conquer the big city. In Moscow, during the auditions, he meets a tall, beautiful actress Alena, whom it is difficult not to fall in love with. Their relationship is developing according to a catastrophic scenario, but Sanya is not used to giving up. And even when his acting career falls apart before it starts, he doesn't back down. Sanya bravely endures the most unimaginable trials and proves that he really has knee-deep seas.
Acting
Ivan Filippov commits completely — physically and emotionally fearless.
Production
Moscow's aspirational grime feels authentically lived-in, not postcard pretty.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The title references a Russian idiom about bravery ('knee-deep in blood') repurposed for disability pride.
Creator Sasha Abdullaev has dwarfism himself; the series was controversial for casting a non-dwarf lead, which Abdullaev defended as needing a trained actor for physical comedy demands.
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