The Edge (Russian: Край) is a poignant Russian historical drama set in the immediate aftermath of World War II. The film follows Ignat, a decorated Soviet war hero and locomotive engineer, who is sent to a remote Siberian labor camp as a political prisoner in need of “re-education.” Amidst the harsh wilderness, Ignat discovers Elsa, a young German woman who has been surviving alone in an abandoned steam engine since the war’s end.

Despite initial mistrust and a language barrier, the two form a bond as they work together to restore the locomotive and confront their traumatic pasts. Their alliance challenges the camp’s rigid hierarchy and ignites tensions among the inhabitants. The film delves into themes of redemption, resilience, and the human capacity for connection in the face of adversity.​