After the start of 1992 conflict between Georgia and the Russian-supported Abkhazia, most of the long-established Estonian settlements have been abandoned. Ivo has remained to build crates for his neighbor Margus' tangerines. The conflict arrives at their door step and they have two wounded fighters from opposing sides. Ahmed is a Chechen mercenary and Niko is the Georgian. Villager Juhan comes to treat the wounded.
I applaud the movie's message. There is only one problem. I don't buy Ahmed's change of heart. The movie starts with great tension as Ivo deal with his unasked-for Chechen guests. Everything goes well until Ahmed falls under Ivo's spell and change his character. It doesn't seem earned by the movie. Despite some darker turns, this feels more like an attempted fable. Also the Georgian conflict feels quaint as the world slide further and further into darkness.
I applaud the movie's message. There is only one problem. I don't buy Ahmed's change of heart. The movie starts with great tension as Ivo deal with his unasked-for Chechen guests. Everything goes well until Ahmed falls under Ivo's spell and change his character. It doesn't seem earned by the movie. Despite some darker turns, this feels more like an attempted fable. Also the Georgian conflict feels quaint as the world slide further and further into darkness.