PRISONER OF THE MOUNTAINS (1998)

Cast

Plot

A young Russian conscript and his sergeant are captured by a band of Chechnian guerillas and held hostage in their remote and beautiful mountain village while their lives are bartered with their slobbish military superior. Brilliantly portrayed are the ever evolving relationships between both prisoners and captors in this award winning beautifully crafted adaptation of a Tolstoy tale with superb scenery, great acting and a high authenticity factor.