Set in the early 1700s, the story follows Jonathan Green, an English cartographer and avid scientist (played by Jason Flemyng). Driven by a desire to map the uncharted territories of Eastern Europe, Green embarks on an expedition but finds himself diverted into a small, isolated, and deeply mysterious village in the heart of Ukraine (referred to as the "Forbidden Empire" by local lore).
The film was a massive commercial hit in Russia, breaking opening weekend records upon its , release. Critical reviews, however, were mixed: Forbidden Empire (2014) - IMDb Forbidden Empire 2014 Filmyzilla