Life is a Struggle and the only way is to keep moving forward

Rating: 8/10 (16 February 2014)

There might be many prison break movies but this is unlike any other. No prison cells, no guards following and definitely no gun fires and high speed chasing. The fugitives face bigger problems than that, the chilling Siberian winter and the scorching heat of the Gobi desert.
The characters show immense mental strength as they surpass the tormenting test, the nature throws at them. The way in which the escapees from diverse background, a cynical American, a Russian thug, a comic accountant, a pastry chef who draws, a priest, and a Pole with night blindness stick together when their life depends on hope for becoming free.
One might be cynical about the dept of the truth behind the story but as the movie progresses the doubt fades as you watch the characters move forward based on the morality.
The movie is quite long but the cinematography, epic journey and the harsh conditions faced by the fugitives keeps you engrossed. The movie itself is a journey and the actors really make you experience the walk over 4000 miles for freedom. The struggle for survival feels very real. This will be a real treat to watch if you like movies that are slow paced with emotional drama.
Good direction, Brilliant actors, excellent landscapes and scenarios.