Your Heart Will Be Broken (orig. title: Your heart will be broken) is a 2026 Russian drama romantic film directed by Mikhail Weinberg based on the novel by Anna Jane. The film premiered in Russia on March 26, 2026.
„Your Heart Will Be Broken“" is a Russian teen romantic drama that takes the familiar formula of "fake relationship turned into something real," but reframes it through a darker and more emotionally charged lens. The film explores themes such as bullying at school, dependency in relationships, and the line between protection and control.
The story revolves around Polina, a new high school student who has been bullied since her first days. In an attempt to protect herself, she makes an unusual deal with the most dangerous boy in school, Bars. He will pretend to be her boyfriend and protect her, but in return she must fulfill all his conditions. At first, their relationship is purely pragmatic - a role-playing game in which everyone has a clear goal. But over time, the boundaries begin to blur. The apparent protection gradually turns into something more complex and emotionally charged. Polina begins to discover different sides of Bars, while he himself also changes under the influence of this "game". In parallel with the developing feelings, the outside world does not remain indifferent. Classmates, family and social pressure begin to influence their relationship, casting doubt on whether this relationship has a real future. The story gradually builds tension around the question of whether what starts as a deal can turn into true love - and at what cost.
Director Mikhail Weinberg approaches teenage drama with a clear sense of feeling, emphasizing the emotional dynamics between the characters. The camera often lingers on details – glances, gestures, silences – which enhances the feeling of inner tension. The pace is relatively even, without sharp turns, as the film relies more on a gradual build-up of emotion than on shocking moments. This makes it more intimate, but also requires patience on the part of the viewer.
The cast manages to build convincing chemistry, which is key for this type of story:
Veronika Zhuravlyova In the role of Polina, she portrays a heroine who balances vulnerability and inner strength. She is the center of the film's emotional charge.
Daniel Vegas as Bars builds an image of the typical "bad boy", but with gradually revealed depth and contradictions.
Ivan Trushin and Maxim Saprykin complement the environment surrounding the main characters by presenting various aspects of school hierarchy and social pressure.
Evgenia Loza and other secondary characters bring additional realism through the family perspective and external conflicts.
The performances are not extremely expressive, but they are natural enough to maintain the authenticity of the story.
„Your Heart Will Be Broken“" is a film that will not surprise with the originality of the concept, but wins with its emotional sincerity. It explores the complex dynamics between love, control and the need to belong in a teenage environment. The film will appeal mainly to fans of romantic dramas with a more raw and realistic tone. This is not a tale of ideal love, but a story about relationships that can be both saving and destructive.
