Eastern Promises

Eastern Promises elicits a powerful range of intense emotional responses, heavily skewed towards the grim realities of its crime and drama elements. The unflinching portrayal of the Russian mafia's brutality, including rape, forced prostitution, and graphic violence, generates significant **Disgust** and a pervasive sense of being **Disturbed**. The constant threat to Anna and the baby, coupled with Nikolai's dangerous undercover work, creates high **Anxiety** and **Fear** throughout the narrative. Tatiana's tragic backstory and the grim realities of the criminal underworld evoke deep **Sadness** and profound **Empathy** for the victims. **Anger** is strongly felt towards the perpetrators of these heinous crimes. **Anticipation** builds as the audience awaits Nikolai's next move and the dangerous resolution of the plot. Moments of **Relief** and **Satisfaction** are present, but fleeting, as the narrative concludes with a sense of lingering darkness despite a partial resolution.