
The events of the film take place in the early sixties of the XX century, when the exploration of Antarctica was just beginning and the ice continent was full of secrets and mysteries. A group of polar explorers, before being sent to their homeland, is given the task of re-preserving the Vostok intracontinental station.
Directed by Sergei Tarasov, Antarctic Tale leans on a strong ensemble — Konstantin Grigorev, Anatoliy Romashin, Alexander Vdovin — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1980.
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