The works of Eduard Topol filmed more than once. But the writer was far from always satisfied with the changes that the directors made to the plot in the process of creative work. And perhaps that is why he created his own production center. Under the close supervision of a prose writer, the film “On the Edge I Stand” was shot. The actors, according to the author of the book, managed to translate on the screen the images of the characters created by him on paper.
Main character
The main character is the fearless border guard Andrei Stakhov. Honestly performing his work, he finds himself on the edge of the abyss. The state cannot protect those whose activities are related to the disclosure of drug trafficking crimes. Huge money, tenacious ties can cripple the fate of anyone who blocks the road to wealth.
A simple soldier called up for military service does not know about the future and cannot imagine the consequences of his actions. He believes that the Homeland, for which he will have to stand to death, is sure to intervene at a difficult moment and present a reliable barrier in return for devotion and loyalty. Stakhov does not doubt it. This is the image of the protagonist in the film "I Stand at the Edge".
There are various reviews about the actor Arthur Smolyaninov. Someone considers him one of the most talented figures in modern Russian cinema. For some, he is only a mediocre performer, having gained popularity due to roles in popular films. But most viewers believe that Smolyaninov played excellently in the film “I Stand at the Edge”.
Actor: the main role
Arthur Smolyaninov was born in 1983. Graduated from GITIS. He made his film debut at the age of sixteen, played a major role in the film "Who, If Not Us." Then there were the paintings “Triumph”, “Secret Sign”, “Law”, “Pope”, “Mars” and others. The real fame for the actor was brought by the film of Bondarchuk "9 companies".
Smolyaninov has a characteristic appearance. At the same time, he manages to create completely different images on the screen: from a brave simple soldier to a cruel and cynical bandit. Smolyaninov played the honest, devoid of all greed hero in the film “I Stand at the Edge”.
The actor in the role of the character opposite to Stakhov is also familiar to the viewer. So, he created on the screen a colorful image of the power-hungry Buts in the thriller "Eight." But back to the plot of the picture according to the book of Poplar.
Events in the movie "I Stand at the Edge"
Actors Mirazbek Azizov, Furkat Fayziev played drug dealers. Their clash with the hero of the picture is the plot in the plot.
Unrestraint and audacity helps Stakhov make the right choice between duty and personal interests. He does not doubt anything and acts at the behest of the heart. Often, remembering the young wife who stayed at home, the faithful son of the Fatherland dreams of happy days with his family. However, he does not strive for safety and comfort.
Drug dealers, hiding dangerous goods in zinc coffins, paved the safe way for transporting cargo. To check the caravan, called "Cargo 200", none of the border guards so far dared. The bandits who lost control continued the dirty work and did not think about moral principles.
It was Andrei who discovered the drugs intended for sale. As a reward for excellent service, the daredevil received an extraordinary vacation for several days.
However, on the way home he was overtaken by angry bandits. For the broken deal, they mutilated Stakhov.
Other actors
Arthur Smolyaninov, perfectly conveying the character of his character, and Svetlana Ustinova (in the role of spouse) showed on the screen a life drama and a struggle for survival. At the Golden Phoenix festival, they were honored with the best duet awards.
According to Eduard Topol, real events formed the basis of the film “I Stand at the Edge”. The actors who played other characters in this film are Faty Dzhalalov, Ravshan Kurkov, Seydulla Moldakhanov, Daria Charusha, Marat Basharov.