The Postman's White Nights (2014)

In the uncharted depths of a forgotten Russian hamlet, a solitary postman represents the lone tether to the distant world beyond. The vast lake is the only path to the mainland, a silent witness to the village's isolation, its silent waters traversed solely by the postman's boat. A hushed community, seemingly frozen in time, thrives here, its rhythm undisturbed by the pulse of modernity or the looming silhouette of the nearby spaceport. Unfettered by government, social services or employment, they exist as though time has lapped them back to the Neolithic Era. The postman's world is punctuated by his beloved's escape from the rustic shackles of the village, her flight to the vibrant allure of the city leaving him desolate. When his outboard engine is stolen, his lifeline to the outside world and his role within the community is severed, shattering the rhythm of his existence. In the throes of this chaos, the postman endeavors to follow his love to the city, but mysteriously returns to the village, drawn back by an inexplicable force. His story, as raw and real as the people of the village, is a thread woven into the fabric of their lives, each villager playing their part as they live out their authentic stories. The tale of the postman, a search that spanned over a year, resonates in every frame, a poignant testament to life in the stark beauty of a godforsaken Russian village.

The Postman's White Nights is a drama movie featuring Valentina Ananina and directed by Andrei Konchalovsky.

The Postman's White Nights is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on Filmzie and Kanopy.