Natalya Kolyakanova

Ivan is old Russia: thick, dour, hard-working, often brutish; he misses Communism. He drives a taxi and one night meets Alexi, a new Russian, a musician, an alcoholic, irresponsible. Alexi stiffs Ivan for the fare, so Ivan tracks him down and a love-hate relationship ensues. (imdb)

Moscow in the late 1990s: Mike is a businessman involved in shady deals; Irina, the owner of a night club, is deeply in debt; she has two daughters, Masha, Mike's girlfriend, and Olga, who suffers from autism; Mark sleeps with Irina and is Olga's therapist; Lev works for Mike as an international cash courier. The disappearing Soviet Union, the new capitalism and a big sense of decay.

Two friendly but mischievous brothers Chuck and Huck live with their loving mother and miss their father, who works far in the north. Deciding to meet the upcoming New Year together at all costs, they set off on an exciting journey to the mysterious Blue Mountains. Now the greatest adventure of their lives awaits them, because on New Year's holidays any, even the most incredible miracles are possible. (imdb)