Stranger in a Cab

A detached and disillusioned taxi driver picks up a mysterious passenger who leads him on a surreal and increasingly dangerous journey through Moscow. As the night unfolds, the driver grapples with existential questions and the dark underbelly of the city. The encounter forces him to confront his own past and the meaning of his life.

Stranger in a Cab received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its atmospheric tension and Yatsenko's performance. However, some found the plot to be overly ambiguous and the pacing uneven. The film was noted for its dark and philosophical undertones, typical of Balabanov's later works.

• Praised for its brooding atmosphere and strong central performance.

• Criticized for its ambiguous narrative and deliberate pacing.

• A thought-provoking, albeit somber, character study.

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The film was one of the last directed by Alexey Balabanov, who passed away in 2013, shortly before its release. It is often considered a posthumous work.