Siberia
Director: Matthew Ross
Actors: Keanu Reeves, Boris Gulyarin, Ashley St. George
PlotLucas Hill, an American diamond trader, travels to Russia to sell rare blue diamonds of questionable origin on behalf of a lucrative deal. When his contact in St. Petersburg mysteriously disappears, Lucas finds himself stranded and embroiled in a dangerous search for his missing associate and the diamonds. His exploration leads him to a remote Siberian village where complications arise as he grows entangled in a passionate affair with Katya, a local cafe owner. Their developing relationship poses risks as it raises suspicion among the locals and draws attention from the Russian underworld, putting both of their lives in jeopardy.
As Lucas delves deeper into the treacherous terrain of Russian organized crime, he navigates betrayal and deception amid deadly stakes. Uncertain whom to trust and running out of options, he must find a way to escape the increasingly hostile environment while fulfilling his mission. With his actions escalating tensions between various criminal factions and law enforcement closing in, Lucas faces immense pressure to secure his freedom and protect those he cares about. The evolving circumstances force him to confront his moral boundaries and make critical choices that will determine not just his own fate, but also the livelihood and safety of those around him.
Writers: Scott B. Smith, Stephen Hamel
Release Date: 13 Jul 2018
Runtime: 104 min
Rating: R
Country: Canada, United States
Language: English, Russian
Home Video Reviews
Siberia, while backed by solid A/V presentation, fails to thrill with its misplaced dramatics and unremarkable bonus features. Best to skip it.
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