Dima Lavrutov stars in the 2008 romantic drama Sappho, directed by Robert Crombie. Set in 1926 on the Greek island of Lesbos, the film follows a newlywed American couple, Phil and Sappho, on their honeymoon. They meet a young archaeologist, Helene, sparking a passionate affair between Sappho and Helene that challenges her marriage and identity. Inspired by the ancient Greek poetess Sappho's legacy of love and desire, the story explores themes of self-discovery and societal norms in the 1920s. Lavrutov plays Lover Sappho, adding depth to this emotional narrative.