Based on a novel by Antti Tuomainen, Au fin fond de la petite Sibérie is in the tradition of the Nordic thriller, blending melancholy, suspense and dark humor.
The story takes place in the remote village of Hurmevaara, where a meteorite crashes into a car in the middle of the night. While the mayor sees this as an opportunity to boost the local economy, Joel, a priest and war veteran, is asked to look after the precious stone in an old museum before it is transferred to London.
But this object attracts everyone from amateur criminals to professional thieves. While he's trying to protect it, Joel finds himself confronted with a much deeper personal dilemma: his wife is pregnant... even though he knows he can't have children. This intimate mystery will turn his perception of destiny and faith upside down.
Au fin fond de la petite Sibérie will be available on Netflix from March 21, 2025.
Synopsis: The daily life of the small village of Hurmevaara is turned upside down when a meteorite crashes onto the roof of a car. While the mayor sees it as a boon for the village's future, Joel, a priest and war veteran, is charged with guarding it until it is transferred to London. But the precious stone attracts a lot of attention. While he protects it from criminals, he also has to face up to an upsetting personal mystery: his wife is expecting a child, even though he knows he can't be a father...
With its blend of Nordicthriller, existential drama and mystery, Au fin fond de la petite Sibérie will appeal to fans of introspective thrillers à la Fargo or Les Enquêtes du département V.
The plot oscillates between cold realism and a touch of the absurd, typical of Finnish cinema, where dark humor mingles with profound questioning. The meteorite symbolizes chaos and the unexpected, disrupting not only the village, but also the main character's inner life.
On the other hand, those looking for a pure, edgy thriller might be surprised by the film's more melancholy, contemplative tone.
With Dome Karukoski(Tom of Finland, Tolkien) at the helm, Au fin fond de la petite Sibérie promises a singular and intriguing tale, driven by a haunting Nordic ambience. Between existential quest and criminal tension, this Finnish thriller should appeal to fans of deep, atmospheric tales.
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