Brad Anderson is a quintessentially independent film director known for his attention to character psychology and the details and nuance of place, traits that make the superbly crafted thriller Transsiberian an uncommonly absorbing experience. One of those legendary train trips that people used to dream about taking, the Transsiberian Express has probably seen better days. An American couple, Roy (Woody Harrelson) and Jessie (Emily Mortimer), decide to return home the long way from their recent sojourn in Peking and meet another couple from the West, Carlos (Eduardo Noriega) and Abby (Kate Mara), with whom they quickly form that tenuous bond that often unites fellow travelers away from home. When Roy gets separated from the train at a stopover, Jessie begins to realize that their compatriots aren’t exactly who or what they seem to be. But the real dangers of their unforgettable trip have only begun to surface; Russian cops (Ben Kingsley plays one), mobsters, and locals are still to come.

As much a psychological puzzle piece as artful suspense, the film showcases Anderson's newfound skill with dramatic action that meshes seamlessly with his engrossing atmosphere. Blessed with a engagingly subtle performance by the always-exemplary Mortimer and a surprisingly fresh turn by Harrelson, Transsiberian transports us into a new and different world and creates a unique cinematic experience.

Brad Anderson - Brad Anderson studied ethnographic film at Bowdoin College and film production in London. His first feature, The Darien Gap, played in competition at the 1996 Sundance Film Festival. The following year Variety named him one of the "Ten Leading New Independent Directors to Watch." Next Stop, Wonderland screened at Sundance in 1998 and won the Grand Prix and Audience Award at the Deauville Film Festival, as well as the Excellence in Filmmaking Award from the National Board of Review. His other films are Session 9, Happy Accidents, and The Machinist, the last two of which premiered at Sundance.

Screenings:

Fri. January 18, 6:15pm, Eccles Theatre, Park City
Sat. January 19, 8:30am, Library Center Theatre, Park City
Sun. January 20, 6:30pm, Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, SLC
Mon. January 21, 6:00pm, Screening Room, Sundance Resort
Sat. January 26, 9:30pm, Peery's Egyptian Theater, Ogden

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