Synopsis
David, an American photographer, and his Russian girlfriend Katia are scouting locations for a photo shoot. During the day, they drive through some of the wildest, most bizarre desert landscapes, but their luck begins to run out.
Scores
Overall Score
38.7
Popularity Percentile (Year)
41.6%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
32.7%
Review Aggregate
42.8
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 41% of 37 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize noir, stylized, lighthearted. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
noirstylizedlightheartedscarycharacter-drivenemotional
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yekaterina Golubeva | 2004 | $4,000 | $6,000 | (est) |
| David Wissak | 2004 | $2,000 | $4,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score40.0
RT critic review count40
Rotten Tomatoes audience score40.0
RT audience rating count1,000
IMDb rating5.1
IMDb votes5,346
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2004 | $54,523 | $90,545 |
| International | 2004 | $113,476 | $188,446 |
| Worldwide | 2004 | $167,999 | $278,990 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2004 | $72,652 | $120,651 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2004 | $35,000 | $58,123 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2004 | $1,000 | $1,661 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2004 | $3,718,000 | $6,174,360 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2004 | $7,778,000 | $12,916,668 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2004 | $75,000 | $124,550 |
| Total Revenues | 2004 | $11,679,652 | $19,396,013 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2004 | $250,000 (est) | $415,167 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2004 | $134,000 (est) | $222,529 (est) |
| Participations | 2004 | $467,000 | $775,532 |
| Residuals ? | 2004 | $847,000 | $1,406,585 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2004 | $50,000 | $83,033 |
| Total Expenses | 2004 | $1,748,000 | $2,902,846 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2004 | $9,931,652 | $16,493,167 |
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