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Cargo 200
Movie (2007)
While returning to Leningrad from a visit to his brother, Professor Artyom's car breaks down and he finds assistance at an isolated farmhouse occupied by Alexey, his wife, a Vietnamese laborer, and a stranger who wanders around the farm. When his car is repaired, Artyom leaves, drunk on moonshine, and students Valera and Angelika arrive. After Valera gets drunk, the stranger abducts Angelika.
Movie (2007)
While returning to Leningrad from a visit to his brother, Professor Artyom's car breaks down and he finds assistance at an isolated farmhouse occupied by Alexey, his wife, a Vietnamese laborer, and a stranger who wanders around the farm. When his car is repaired, Artyom leaves, drunk on moonshine, and students Valera and Angelika arrive. After Valera gets drunk, the stranger abducts Angelika.
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Sex & Nudity
The film contains explicit scenes of sexual violence, degradation, and non-consensual acts that are highly disturbing. It features graphic nudity and themes of sexual victimization that are entirely unsuitable for any audience under 18.
Violence & Gore
No specific content noted
Profanity
The dialogue contains frequent use of aggressive, vulgar language including variants of 'f*ck' and 'sh*t' used in anger, as well as derogatory slurs. The language is harsh and used throughout the film to emphasize the bleak and hostile atmosphere.
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Heavy alcohol consumption is a central theme throughout the film, with characters frequently shown drinking to excess. The film portrays the negative, often violent consequences of alcohol abuse and drunken behavior.
Frightening Scenes
The entire film is designed to be deeply disturbing, featuring psychological terror, hopelessness, and intense scenes of human cruelty. It is considered one of the most bleak and traumatic films in contemporary cinema, focusing on disturbing social and personal decay.
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This movie is intended for adult audiences only; it deals with very dark, scary, and upsetting themes that are not meant for children or teenagers.
Content Warnings
Sexual violence
Abduction
Alcohol abuse
Detailed Analysis
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What Parents Need to Know
This is a disturbing, graphic thriller exploring themes of abduction and abuse. It features high levels of tension, despair, and traumatic content that will likely cause significant distress.
What Kids Can Learn
There are no developmental benefits intended for youth audiences.
Key Topics Discussed
Societal decay
Abuse of power
Isolation
Why Parents Might Like It
It serves as a brutal, unflinching critique of the late-Soviet era through the lens of horror and psychological drama.
Positives & learning
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Positive messages
The narrative focuses on exploitation and human depravity, offering no moral instruction or constructive ethical frameworks.
Role models
All characters operate within a framework of malice, corruption, or helplessness, providing no behavior worthy of emulation.
Representation
A Vietnamese laborer is present, but the role lacks agency and serves to underscore the power dynamics of a hostile environment.
Learning
The film offers a bleak window into historical societal collapse and the dangers of unchecked authority, though it is not designed as an educational tool.
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