Philip Rules

Philip loves to break the rules. Because of this, he sometimes gets into trouble. Mom is not always able to contain his ebullient energy. He loves his mother very much, loves to have breakfast with her, do exercises, walks and go on rides in the park... But when she is at work, Philip often runs away from home to the nearest coffee shop and watches how coffee is made. Here he has his own life, his own rules and his own dream - Philip wants to become a barista, because coffee makes people happier! But fulfilling this dream is not so easy: Philip is 25 years old and has Down syndrome.

Directed by Roman Kosov, Philip Rules leans on a strong ensemble — Grigory Danishevsky, Yuliya Yablonskaya, Elena Erbakova — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2025.