Siberia

Lucas Hill is a diamond trader who travels to Saint Petersburg to close a deal, only to learn his Russian partner has vanished. When the partner's trail leads to a remote Siberian village, Lucas sets out on a tense chase across frostbitten roads and frozen forests, hoping to locate him before a deal falls apart. Along the way he encounters Katya, a local woman who becomes a wary ally as danger and mistrust pile up. The story blends crime intrigue, a wary romance, and a slow burn thriller tempo as secrets emerge and loyalties shift under brutal northern skies. The pursuit drags Lucas into a shadowy circle of unreliable informants and criminal contacts, while the vast snowfields press in. Lucas's encounters hint at ulterior motives, yet tension comes from silence.

Directed by Matthew Ross, Siberia released in 2018 with Keanu Reeves as Lucas Hill and Ana Ularu as Katya, supported by Pasha D Lychnikoff as Boris Volkov. The script by Scott B Smith and Stephen Hamel presents an original story. Reeves's performance is restrained and stoic, and Ularu's Katya brings warmth against the film's cold tone.

Critics offered mixed notes on the film, praising the austere mood and Reeves's restrained performance while questioning the plot's pacing. The movie probes trust and greed under a harsh environment, where survival instincts clash with personal loyalties. The stark Siberian settings amplify the tension, and the evolving bond between Lucas and Katya gives the film a human center. Despite these flaws, the film offers a sturdy mood built on sound design and the chill of the landscape.

Box office receipts totaled about 2.01 million worldwide, a modest return against a two million dollar budget, underscoring Siberia's status as a small theatrical release. It opened in limited markets before gradually expanding to select territories, a common path for mid-budget thrillers that appeal to genre fans worldwide.