Transsiberian

Roy and Jessie, a couple from the US, start their adventurous journey aboard the Trans-Siberian train, traveling from Beijing to Moscow. The prospect of new experiences invigorates them as they navigate the foreign landscapes.

While on the train, Roy and Jessie meet fellow travelers, Carlos and Abby, who strike up a conversation with them. Intrigued by their engaging personalities, the couples begin to bond over shared experiences.

During a stop in Irkutsk, Roy accidentally misses the train, forcing Jessie to disembark and wait for him on a subsequent train. This incident marks the beginning of a series of tense events that unfold between the characters.

While dining at a restaurant, Jessie notices dolls resembling Carlos's collection, sparking jealousy in Abby. This confrontation results in heightened tensions, foreshadowing the chaotic events ahead.

The following day, Carlos visits Jessie under the guise of needing to use her bathroom. When Roy informs her he will return soon, Jessie faces an unwanted advance from Carlos that forces her to defend herself.

In a far-reaching turn of events, Jessie fights back during Carlos's attack, resulting in his death. This leaves her in a state of shock and spurs her to find Roy, realizing the dangerous game she is now entangled in.

Realizing the stolen Matryoshka dolls found in her luggage contain heroin, Jessie uncovers Carlos's smuggling operation. This revelation connects her to the dangerous Russian narcotics officer Ilya, who becomes their new companion.

As tensions rise and secrets unravel, Ilya's true motives emerge. His connection to a Russian drug lord escalates the urgency of the situation, placing Jessie and Roy further at risk.

One morning, Jessie and Roy awaken to discover that most passengers are missing from the train. Ilya and his partner Kolzak take them to an abandoned military bunker, where Jessie learns of Abby's dire situation.

Realizing the grave danger they're in, Jessie and Roy make a daring attempt to escape by commandeering the train. Their flight takes a perilous turn when they collide head-on with another train.

Following the train crash, chaos ensues as soldiers board the train in search of the fugitives. In a desperate act to maintain his cover, Ilya eliminates Kolzak, further deepening the web of violence surrounding Jessie and Roy.

In a fleeting moment of clarity, Jessie struggles to convey that they are not captives, but her attempt is interrupted when she loses consciousness. This enables Ilya’s escape into the forest amid the chaos.

After their ordeal, U.S. officials inform Jessie and Roy about Carlos's criminal background, painting him as a notorious figure. Jessie, burdened by her silence regarding his death, grapples with the weight of her actions.

In Moscow, Jessie sees a billboard that stirs memories of Abby's torment. Compelled to see Abby in the hospital, Jessie reveals the tragic fate of Carlos, intensifying the emotional impact of their shared experiences.

In a haunting closing scene, Abby limps through the snowy aftermath to find Carlos's body near an old church. Upon discovering stolen cash sewn into his jacket, she takes it, walking away without looking back.