Men in Hope

In a ghetto run by a clan of outlaw gangs, the head preaches an "education" of mastering the illegal arts such as theft and banditry; while keeping a stringent code of honor that is considered ethical and moral and must never be broken. The story of a gang of children growing up in a community of banished criminals, in a forgotten corner of the former Soviet Union. This community rejects the world outside; the only law it obeys is its own. Against this backdrop two best friends, Kolyma and Gagarin, gradually become fierce enemies as they find themselves on opposite sides of the strict code of honour of the 'honest criminal' brotherhood. Deadly Code is a thriller set in a ghetto run by a clan of multi-ethnic outlaw gangs. The head of the clan (Oscar® Nominee, John Malkovich) preaches an "education" of mastering the illegal arts such as theft, banditry and the use of weapons; all while keeping a stringent code honor that is considered ethical and moral and must never be broken. Based on the gripping novel by Nicolai Lilin. Can there be honor among thieves? —Anonymous John Malkovich is among the actors to star in this tale of two youngsters growing up in a remote area of Siberia with its own rules and values. The film is based on the memoirs of Nicolai Lilin, who was part of the Urka community in Transnistria, a tiny independent state on the boundary of Russia. Kolima (Arnas Fedaravicius) and Gagarin (Vilius Tumalavicius) grow up in this unique environment, where many of the values and beliefs are influenced by the area's history as a place where criminals were banished. Though they can draw on the advice of older figures such as Grandfather Kuzya (Malkovich), Kolima and Gagarin will still face many tests of their courage and conviction as they approach manhood. —Anonymous