Honey I Shrunk The Scientist, But Make It Russian And Depressing
Ambitious scientist Maksim Minaev is on the verge of discovery, thanks to which he can receive the Nobel Prize. In pursuit of fame, Maxim conducts a risky experiment on himself and shrinks to the size of an ordinary test tube. The young scientist desperately needs help, but his girlfriend abandoned him, his best friend betrayed him, and he has no one else to count on... Suddenly, the hero volunteers to help a 12-year-old boy chained to a wheelchair.
Practical Effects
Charming lo-fi shrinking effects on a shoestring budget
Acting
Pyotr Fyodorov commits fully to tiny man in a tube
Director
Oleg Asadulin
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This is actually a loose Russian remake of the 1989 comedy 'Honey, I Shrunk the Kids,' but with significantly more emotional baggage and fewer ants.
The film reflects post-Soviet scientific anxiety—brilliant minds chasing Western recognition while their personal lives crumble. Very on-brand for 2021 Russian cinema.
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