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Transsiberian (2008)

Transsiberian poster
Original title
TransSiberian
Directed by
Brad Anderson
Genre
drama film, neo-noir, crime film
Country
Germany, United Kingdom, Lithuania, Spain
Runtime
1h 51m
Rated
R
Rating
6.4 of 10 from 820 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

An American couple take the Trans-Siberian Railway and get caught up with a mysterious pair of fellow passengers. Their trip turns dangerous as secrets and lies lead to deception and murder.

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What happens

TransSiberian is a 2008 psychological thriller film directed by Brad Anderson and written by Anderson and Will Conroy. It stars Woody Harrelson and Emily Mortimer as an American couple whose journey on the Trans-Siberian Railway leads them to a trail of deception and murder. Kate Mara, Eduardo Noriega, Thomas Kretschmann and Ben Kingsley appear in supporting roles. After premiering at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival in January, the film received a limited release in the United States on July 18, 2008. It received positive reviews, with praise for its story and atmosphere, and grossed $5.9 million at the box office. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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