Drama
Estonia,Finland,Germany,Russia
Compartment No. 6 is a 2021 Finnish-Russian drama film directed by Juho Kuosmanen. The movie is based on the 2011 novel of the same name by Rosa Liksom and has won several awards at international film festivals including the Grand Prix and FIPRESCI Prize at the Cannes Film Festival.
The movie follows a young Finnish woman named Laura, who travels to Moscow to study archeology. While she is there, she becomes involved in a tumultuous love affair with a man named Vadim, who is involved in criminal activities. As she tries to escape from Vadim, she meets a larger-than-life Russian miner named Ljoha on a train journey to Murmansk. Laura and Ljoha are forced to share a tiny sleeping car for the long ride, and over the course of the journey, they form an unlikely bond.
Compartment No. 6 is a character-driven movie, and the story is primarily focused on the relationship between Laura and Ljoha. The movie explores themes of human connection, loneliness, and the transformative power of unexpected encounters. Despite their cultural differences, Laura and Ljoha find common ground and learn valuable life lessons from each other.
The film features outstanding performances from its lead actors - Seidi Haarla and Yuriy Borisov. The movie's cinematography brilliantly captures the vast, snow-capped landscapes of the Arctic region, creating a stark and atmospheric backdrop for the story.
Compartment No. 6 is a well-crafted, emotionally resonant film that offers a compelling meditation on the human condition. The movie is a must-watch for fans of character-driven dramas and international cinema.
