Ulitsa Shekspira (series) (2025)
Release Year: 2025
Nation: Russia
Alternative Title: Shakespeare Street, Улица Шекспира, Цыгане. Улица Шекспира
Director: Danil Chashchin
Writer: Aleksandr Matveyev, David Sarkisyan, Mikhail Shulman, Nina Belenitskaya, Oleg Malovichko
Production & Genre
Story
Mikhail, a successful Moscow lawyer, has his life turned upside down when Diana, his first love and daughter of a Gypsy baron, reappears after 16 years. She asks for help to free their daughter Yana from prison, promising to disappear afterwards if Mikhail agrees to keep his true identity secret. Mikhail, who has been living under the guise of another person, must confront his hidden Gypsy past as Mihai Demeter when he returns to his old camp in an attempt to save Yana and uncover his own true self.
Summary
Ulitsa Shekspira is a Russian drama series directed by Danil Chashchin that explores the themes of identity, belonging, and redemption. The story revolves around Mikhail, a Moscow lawyer who must confront his hidden Gypsy past when his first love asks for help to free their daughter from prison. As Mikhail returns to his old camp, he is forced to question his true identity and where he truly belongs. The series promises to delve into complex themes of duality, the struggle between personal ambition and family ties, and the search for one's roots.
