All Shades of Temptation (2026)

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WARNING

In 1853, Ukrainians gave the world

its first kerosene lamp,

which lit up all of Europe.

Inventor Johan Zeh patented his invention

but the document was never found.

The author is not responsible

for the decisions made

on the basis of this information,

and warns that some people

still wish to remain in the dark.

THIS FILM HAS BEEN MADE WITH

THE SUPPOROF THE UKRAINIAN STATE FILM AGENCY

EVERY SHADE OF TEMPTATION

DAY 1

JOHAN ZEH'S HOUSE

LVIV, 1896

-Please, come in.

-Thank you.

Welcome.

Thank you.

Amelia, meet our servants.

-This is your mistress.

-Let me, ma'am.

Amelia Kryewska-Zeh.

-Would the you like some tea?

-Yes, please.

It's been twenty years...

Everything here is filled with memories.

This is where my father loved to sit.

I told them to preserve every detail.

But if you don't like it,

we can change everything.

-This is our home now.

-Perhaps you're right...

My parents suffered great hardships here.

Let's see the other rooms.

Open your eyes.

-Tomasz, this is my parents' bedroom.

-No, it's our bedroom now.

Look at how great it is. So spacious.

And the bed...

-I love it.

-The wallpaper looks strange...

The color used to be different.

The wallpaper...

That is the only thing I replaced.

The old one was eaten by bugs.

In my opinion, it looks elegant.

Do you like it, my love?

It's seven o'clock. We need to start

changing; they'll be here soon.

Who?

The guests I've invited.

Didn't I tell you?

Just imagine.

It's night. The patient's on the table...

A young man...

Acute appendicitis.

I couldn't have saved him by candlelight.

It requires precision. You understand.

Then, the lamp!

Steady light,

and I could see everything, dammit!

I just needed to take the scalpel

and do my job.

Before, it was impossible!

And how many people did you save

all those years ago?

A lot.

And how many got rich from his invention

during that time...

It's hard for me to think

in such categories.

Of course, Mr. Zaorski, of course.

But because of that mindset,

people like Mr. Zeh never made a fortune.

If people like Mr. Zeh

didn't put people first,

there would be no customers

at your shops and restaurants.

Good evening, gentlemen.

Amelia!

I'm so happy to see you back in Lemberg.

Thank you for the invitation.

Please accept my deepest condolences

on your father's passing.

Thank you, Mr. Zaorski.

It's a pity that I met Amelia

after Mr. Zeh's passing.

He was a great man.

What do you do, Mr. Kryewski?

I'm a psychiatrist, Mr. Zaorski.

I work at the insane asylum on Kulparkova.

Psychiatry, as a medical field,

is going through a transformation.

My work is a great test of one's empathy.

Lili...

Mikael...

Tomasz, come here.

Meet Mikael Gorecki, my friend.

And this is Tomasz Kryewski. My husband.

-Thank you for the invitation.

-Hey, Gorecki!

Mr. Markowits...

Your oil company

is the stuff of legends in Galicia!

I owe most of my success to Mr. Zeh.

He was the one who paid for my studies.

Mikael, my father was glad

for your success.

I almost forgot!

I brought this miracle along from Paris.

-And I don't only mean Amelia.

-A gramophone!

-Yes, yes.

-Isn't it the latest model?

-Where did you two meet?

-In Boryslav.

Tomasz was passing through

and happened to come by

our family pharmacy.

When was that?

After my father's passing.

Forgive me.

You must have been so lonely.

Yes.

But then I met Tomasz.

Excuse me.

Lili, remember the dance

we learned in Paris?

-Is this appropriate?

-Yes, let's show our guests.

I'll go get some air.

Who's there?

You're lucky your wife is a pharmacist

and has healing ointments.

The aconite cream

is a pretty good anesthetic

when used sparingly.

-Tomasz...

-Kateryna, what is this negligence?

-Sorry, sir, I...

-Enough!

That's exactly how people ended up

burning alive in Amelia's father's shop!

How could the lamp explode?

If someone filled it with ether

instead of kerosene...

No! That's impossible.

Everyone, guests and servants,

were in the drawing room.

Tomasz, someone did this on purpose!

-My love...

-I'll be going.

-Get better, Amelia.

-Thanks.

I'll see you out, Doctor.

Are you sure you saw someone?

Yes!

You have to be careful, Lili.

Helena, you can go home.

Kateryna, see our guest out.

Good night.

Nice to meet you.

Take two pills every day.

Mr. Zaorski prescribed them

for the pain and nerve weakness.

Let me take care of you.

Next time, pay closer attention.

You may go.

I'm scared.

These walls must bring back

some harrowing memories.

But it will pass.

Let's move to another house.

Lili, this was one incident.

Just this morning

you were happy to be back home.

Now this house scares me.

Amelia,

my job is in Lemberg, my patients need me.

It's three in the morning.

I need to be at the hospital at dawn.

This is my fault.

I was hasty in inviting guests.

I just wanted to do

something nice for you. But...

No, it's okay.

I'm just happy to have you.

Sleep, my love.

DAY 2

Kateryna!

Why is the door locked?

Master's orders.

I wish to go to the garden

and trim the flowers.

Master won't like that.

Open it.

Greetings.

Lili!

What are you doing here?

Lili, I need to tell you something.

I went to the asylum on Kulparkova.

They don't have any doctors

named Kryewski.

That's impossible.

Amelia, hear me out.

What do you know about Kryewski?

Only what he has told you!

I know the man I married!

You got married so fast...

Because when a man loves a woman,

he doesn't delay asking for her hand.

Alright.

Kateryna, I wish to visit

my husband at work.

Leave the door unlocked.

Open the door. I'm going to the market.

It's about to rain.

I'm not sugar, I won't melt.

Open up!

Open up!

Open the door!

Tomasz!

-Tomasz!

-Amelia!

Tomasz!

I saw Helena leave.

Only Kateryna could have done this.

-All right. I'll dismiss her.

-I don't feel good here.

I have these headaches.

Let's move to another place.

Okay.

Let's discuss this

when I'm back from Krakw.

-You're going to Krakw?

-Yes.

For two days.

I've been invited to a hospital

to help with a difficult case of mania.

I told you about this.

-No.

-Amelia, what's this?

-A suitcase.

-You helped me pack it.

I don't remember.

You keep forgetting things.

Take your medicine.

DAY 3

Good morning!

Would the lady like some lunch?

Yes, breakfast.

It's four in the afternoon.

Bring me some tea, please, to my office.

-I'll take it.

-I don't mind.

This is the maid's job.

As is the lighting of the lamps.

I've told you already.

Then explain to me where you were

when the lamp exploded.

Tomasz forgot his case.

When the messenger arrives,

give it to him.

Is that your father?

Ah, yes.

And his first-ever kerosene lamp.

The invention received the highest praise

for its impeccable

oil distillation method.

So many people wanted that patent.

Your tea.

Thank you.

Sorry!

Sorry, I'll make a fresh pot.

-Shall I serve you dinner?

-No. I'll wait.

-Where is Kateryna?

-I don't know...

-Good evening, Helena.

-Greetings.

-Is dinner ready?

-Yes.

Let me take your suitcase to the office.

Please do.

Good evening, darling.

If you're going to be late,

warn me next time.

I will. Sorry.

I want the money from the sale

of my pharmacy in Boryslav.

I wish to open one here.

I'm used to working

and being around people.

What people? Your friend Mikael?

Brener & Co. Law Firm.

Tomasz, I raise this issue with you

because you're my husband.

Good night, my dear.

-What are you doing here?

-I've prepared your bed.

Leave.

Lili...

Lili, you misunderstood.

I don't mind you running

your own pharmacy,

since you want it so much.

I don't doubt you'll be successful,

if you really want to do this.

But you must also understand me.

You're so fragile.

So gentle.

I want to protect you from everything

that exists outside these walls.

A woman should blossom

with a man's love, not wilt.

Do not embarrass me

with baseless jealousy.

Or yourself.

DAY 4

-Tomasz, where are you going?

-I told you that I have to go.

Here's the key.

Tomasz...

-Mikael...

-Lili, please, open the door.

We need to talk.

I asked around, before you arrived,

no one in Lemberg had heard of Kryewski!

You can't stay in this house with him.

Lili, I know I'm too late.

Lili, please open up.

I love you.

I loved you always.

Just open the door.

Please.

Go away, Mikael.

Go.

And forget this address forever.

Who's there?

You're losing your mind.

Do you need help getting dressed, my lady?

DAY 5

You have such pretty hair,

such tender skin...

You're as delicate as a porcelain doll.

Is that your father?

It's clear you were his favorite.

He left you so much.

I grew up in an orphanage

by the monastery.

I wonder if he'd approve of your choice.

Get out.

Get out!

Helena,

pour me some tea.

Is this your daughter?

Yes.

Fire took her.

Protect your child.

Your husband has been

looking for something

in your father's office since the morning.

Tomasz, what are you doing?

Tomasz! Those are my father's things.

You're right.

Do you know if he kept

any important documents

or blueprints here?

-You're supposed to be at work.

-About work...

I meant to tell you, I resigned.

I'll be running

a private practice from here.

Close to you.

It's too dangerous

to leave you here all alone.

How come you and Kateryna

came home at the same time yesterday?

My girl is jealous.

Tomasz, what are you doing? Tomasz...

Have you seen how gorgeous you look?

The pills are working.

You promised to dismiss Kateryna.

-After what you've done, I can't do that.

-Show me her references.

References...

Kateryna, where did you work before?

Do you have any references?

The lady wants to know.

I was referred to Mr. Tomasz

by Mr. Brener.

I worked for his family for six years.

Helena, how did you end up here?

I'd read in the paper that

you were looking for a cook.

Before that, I worked

for many families in Lemberg.

Everyone here knows me.

Shall I serve lunch?

Of course.

Happy?

You need to eat.

I want to go for a walk.

Okay.

Eat, and we'll go to the park.

What is it, love?

Didn't Helena debone this fish?

-It's glass...

-Kateryna, how could this have happened?

Mr. Gorecki.

Good afternoon. I came to see Amelia.

My wife has already told you.

Forget this address, once and for all.

I'll let her know you came by.

Helena!

Why is there glass in my wife's food?

-I don't know...

-Kateryna!

How would I know? I didn't cook the food.

It wasn't me.

Get out.

The walk is canceled.

Why was there glass in the lady's food?

A piece must have broken off

when you didn't notice.

I checked every plate, every glass...

It's late. Time to go home.

Good night.

I told you not to touch her!

I forbid you to harm Amelia!

You're stealing her things?

We could have it all.

You just need to get

her the medicine and find that patent.

That wasn't the agreement.

I am her husband.

But could have been a widower!

Is the boy in love?

DAY 6

Going somewhere, my love?

You do know I can't let you go anywhere.

You cheated on me with Kateryna.

b*tch, how dare you?

I'm pregnant!

Helena, are you done for the day?

-Yes.

-Then you may go.

-Are you sure the lady won't need me?

-Quite sure.

-I can stay here, it's no problem.

-I said, go!

Did something happen?

The wallpaper... It's laced with arsenic!

Every time I woke up, Tomasz wasn't here.

You were poisoning me!

Undress, my lady.

DAY 7

Don't just stand there. Go make breakfast.

And bring me some tea.

Dismiss Helena, we don't need her anymore.

You're telling me what to do?

Dismiss Helena, we don't need her anymore.

-Know your place, wh*re!

-Shut your damn mouth!

I'm right where I belong, Tomasz.

Let me remind you of our plan.

We need Helena to confirm

that the lady has gone mad.

She fell ill; it happens.

Very unfortunate.

And I need you...

I need you to be a well-behaved maid...

who wipes off dust

and looks for the patent.

And, most importantly...

listens to her master.

Next time...

it will be for real.

My lady Amelia, it's Helena.

What is it?

What did they do to you?

Not to me...

My God...

An innocent child...

Amelia, listen to me.

Kateryna is no maid.

Her reference is a fake.

Tomasz is not a psychiatrist.

He used to work for a law firm.

And he has a g*n...

He never went to Krakw.

They returned that same night.

I hid in the house and saw everything.

Why didn't you tell me this before?

I wanted you dead.

I wanted to poison you.

Amelia, I worked in this house

before you were born.

That day, my daughter volunteered to bring

your father's lunch to his shop.

She burned alive.

Helena, please,

it was a tragic accident.

My father never forgave himself for it.

Amelia, you have to get out of here.

I'll help you.

The man who visited here, Mikael Gorecki...

-Yes.

-He lives in the Armenian quarter.

Give him this.

What is it?

The only thing of value I have left.

-Kateryna, let me go.

-It's not a good time to leave the house.

-I'm going to the market.

-Master's orders.

We're expecting guests.

-Mr. Gorecki...

-Where is she?

You mean Lili?

Where is she?

Are you talking about my wife? She's home.

But she might be asleep.

I won't leave until I see her.

If you insist. Kateryna!

Bring the lady here.

An old friend is here to see her.

Please, come in.

To be frank, I'm surprised.

Busy men like ourselves

don't usually waste time

on things that don't matter.

Would you like some tea or wine?

Excuse me...

I'll pick for you.

Helena, make our guest some tea.

Mikael,

I'm glad to see you.

Did you need something?

Lili, I heard about yesterday's scandal.

Did you call for help?

No. They were all rumors.

-I don't believe that.

-Mikael.

I waited for you a long time.

You're late.

But I'm grateful to you for that,

because I met Tomasz.

My true love.

The past doesn't matter anymore.

Please, go.

-Lili...

-Go.

See? You needn't worry.

We're happy.

-Mr. Gorecki...

-Helena.

Mr. Gorecki...

Have a good one.

You really wanted him to live.

You've put on quite a show. Bravo.

It wasn't a show.

I really did love you.

-And would have for the rest of my life.

-Lies.

If the person visiting your pharmacy

hadn't been a famous psychiatrist...

-But...

-A lawyer's clerk?

Nothing would have changed. Nothing.

I must disappoint you.

The world works very differently.

One pays, another receives.

That is the only fair law.

-Money, only money...

-Yes. I chose freedom.

And this is the path towards it.

I feel so sorry for you.

You've never loved anyone.

There is no time for love

when you're trying to survive.

Where is your father's patent?

I would have

given you everything, if you'd been

-worthy.

-Where is it?

My father said that light

must belong to the people.

All people. Not any particular person.

Amelia, every household

uses kerosene lamps.

Imagine the money! It's your inheritance!

Think of your child...

She k*lled our child.

Your child.

Dance with me.

It's all going according to plan, love.

I did everything that you asked.

-You're insane.

-Yes.

That is why you had

to get me out of the asylum.

Dance!

Come on! Look alive! Come on!

Dance! Dance!

Dance, just like you did

with her at the ball!

-You're not her!

-Why?

She doesn't have anything anymore.

No child, no money.

Not even this.

Come on.

Do it. I deserve it.

I've been waiting for you.

You're so pretty.

Do you take me for a fool?

It was so simple.

I find the patent,

you sign away the papers.

And your genius father's inheritance.

Such a simple plan, but you ruined it.

We'll have a new plan.

Take your clothes off.

This is aconite cream. An anesthetic.

If used sparingly.

Any medicine can be a poison.

Depends on your intentions.

Johan Zeh's patent

still hasn't been found.

After all, he believed that light

should belong to all people...