Arrhythmia
| Genre | Drama |
| Release date | 12 October 2017 |
| Director | Boris Khlebnikov |
| Script by | Natalia Meshchaninova, Boris Khlebnikov |
| Producer | Ruben Dishdishian, Sergey Selyanov. Co-producers: Natalia Drozd, Aleksi Hyvärinen, Toni Valla, Eva Blondiau. Line producer: Tatiana Bykova |
| Production Companies | Mars Media Entertainment and CTB Film Company, with Don Films, Post Control and Color of May. With support from the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation, Finnish Film Foundation, Film- und Medienstiftung NRW, Eurimages |
| Runtime | 116 min. |
Cast:
Alexander Yatsenko,
Irina Gorbacheva,
Nikolay Shraiber,
Sergey Nasedkin,
Maxim Lagashkin,
Alexander Samoilenko,
Anna Kotova,
Valentina Mazunina
In the drama film "Arrhythmia" Oleg, a skilled paramedic, navigates the chaotic world of emergency response. His ambulance races tirelessly from one patient to another, fully aware that his timely arrival can mean the gulf between life and death. Oleg believes that his work contributes to making the world a slightly better place. He constantly strives to achieve the impossible, prioritizing the lives of others over his own career, family, and personal well-being.
While Oleg dedicates himself to saving the lives of strangers, his wife, overwhelmed with despair, has initiated divorce proceedings. The new hospital boss prioritizes statistics and rigid rules, disregarding the human side of healthcare. Nevertheless, Oleg's ambulance continues to dash from one emergency call to the next, driven by the mission to save yet another person's life. Amidst this turmoil, the question lingers: is it easier to save others or to save oneself?
"Arrhythmia" delves into the complexities of balancing personal and professional responsibilities, exploring the profound challenges faced by a dedicated paramedic and the toll it takes on his relationships and sense of self.
While Oleg dedicates himself to saving the lives of strangers, his wife, overwhelmed with despair, has initiated divorce proceedings. The new hospital boss prioritizes statistics and rigid rules, disregarding the human side of healthcare. Nevertheless, Oleg's ambulance continues to dash from one emergency call to the next, driven by the mission to save yet another person's life. Amidst this turmoil, the question lingers: is it easier to save others or to save oneself?
"Arrhythmia" delves into the complexities of balancing personal and professional responsibilities, exploring the profound challenges faced by a dedicated paramedic and the toll it takes on his relationships and sense of self.
