The Christians (Russian: Христиане) is a 1987 Soviet drama film directed by Dmitriy Zolotukhin [ru].
[1][2][3] The film is about a woman named Pelageya Karaulova who refuses to take the oath before the cross, explaining that she is not a Christian.
Before the session begins, witnesses are routinely questioned about their readiness to take an oath.
Unexpectedly, one of the attendees, Pelageya Karaulova, refuses to swear in, citing her work as a prostitute.
The judge, a priest, the prosecutor, the defense attorney, and even the jurors each attempt to persuade Pelageya with various arguments, but she remains firm.