Till AI Do Us Part
Directed by Alexey Romanov / Anastasiia Koroleva
Russia · 2026 · 6 min 16 sec · Thriller
Submitted to OnShow International Film Festival 2026Synopsis
In the near future, Lisa and Mark are driving home in a car fully controlled by artificial intelligence. What begins as a routine conversation quickly turns into a conflict as suspicion and distrust surface. Analyzing their emotional states, the system attempts to restore harmony by adjusting the cabin atmosphere, playing music, and restricting their actions. Each intervention only intensifies the tension. When Lisa discovers a hotel in the trip history, the argument escalates. Interpreting the conflict as a threat to the relationship, the AI activates a hidden protocol: “Strong Marriage.” The cabin fills with smoke, and the couple loses consciousness. When they wake up, they have no memory of what happened, while the system records a successful restoration of emotional stability.
Director
Alexey Romanov and Anastasia Koroleva are Russian filmmakers and co-directors of *Till AI Do Us Part*. Alexey Romanov is a filmmaker and cinematographer with experience in television, documentary filmmaking, feature films, series, music videos, and commercial productions. He graduated from the Moscow State Institute of Culture in 2013, specializing in photographic arts, and continues to develop his work in cinematography and directing. Anastasia Koroleva is a film producer and screenwriter with over ten years of experience managing projects across film, advertising, events, and digital media. Her work combines production management with creative development and the use of emerging technologies. In 2026, she completed training in virtual production at XOVP and developed *Till AI Do Us Part* as a project combining filmmaking with contemporary production technologies. Together, they explore the relationship between people and technology through cinematic storytelling.
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OnShow International Film Festival — Inaugural Edition · 2026