Many of us do not have any other image of Siberia except for the deserted snowy forests, wolves and -40C. The people live there. And people used to be deported by soviet government for disobedience. Their skin is thicker and their life is tougher. They "fight it" and they protect it against the police and government.
The movie shows us a great understanding of "honest criminal" and the importance of following the principles. The principles of friendship, business, survival.
John Malkovich with his Slavic roots couldn't be better as a grandfather Kuzya. All the crew is an amazing team of English speakers having Russian accent.
The film is shown as a big reality show between 1985-1995 soviet years, with no secrets. Harsh and bloody in some parts, it smooths the feelings by the end.
An honest interpretation, full of actual symbols of the Siberian people of that age.
The movie shows us a great understanding of "honest criminal" and the importance of following the principles. The principles of friendship, business, survival.
John Malkovich with his Slavic roots couldn't be better as a grandfather Kuzya. All the crew is an amazing team of English speakers having Russian accent.
The film is shown as a big reality show between 1985-1995 soviet years, with no secrets. Harsh and bloody in some parts, it smooths the feelings by the end.
An honest interpretation, full of actual symbols of the Siberian people of that age.