High Security Vacation 2009
In Igor Zaytsev's darkly comic yet surprisingly heartfelt adventure-comedy *High Security Vacation (2009)*, two hardened men swap prison jumpsuits for camo shirts and baseball caps as they infiltrate a summer camp in a desperate bid to hide from the law.
Director: Igor Zaytsev
Cast
Sergei Bezrukov
Viktor "Sumrak" Sumarokov
Dmitriy Dyuzhev
Evgeniy Koltsov
Alyona Babenko
Tatyana Panteleeva
Vladimir Menshov
Nikolai Vyshkin
Aleksei Kravchenko
Sergei Gagarin
Aleksandr Lykov
Major Gladkikh
Kirill Pletnyov
Gennadiy Vasilkov
Roman Madyanov
Pavel Klykov
Sabina Akhmedova
Lena Bichkina
Lyudmila Polyakova
Aunt Zina
Frequently Asked Questions
What is High Security Vacation (2009) about?
Two escaped convicts disguise themselves as summer camp staff to avoid capture, only to face a new kind of challenge: pretending to care. The film follows their misadventures as they balance survival with self-reflection, leading to an unusual mix of humor and drama.
Who directed High Security Vacation?
Igor Zaytsev directed the film, blending comedy and drama into a unique narrative about transformation and hidden depths.
Who stars in High Security Vacation?
The cast features Sergei Bezrukov and Dmitriy Dyuzhev as the escaped convicts, joined by Alyona Babenko, Vladimir Menshov, and Aleksei Kravchenko in pivotal roles.
Is High Security Vacation (2009) worth watching?
While it doesn't have a formal IMDb rating, the film's genre-bending approach—part prison escape thriller, part heartfelt comedy—makes it a distinctive watch for fans of offbeat Russian cinema and character-driven stories.
How long is High Security Vacation?
The movie runs for 115 minutes, offering a tight, engaging runtime for its mix of action and humor.
About High Security Vacation (2009) — A Wild Comedy-Drama of Escape and Redemption
In Igor Zaytsev's darkly comic yet surprisingly heartfelt adventure-comedy *High Security Vacation (2009)*, two hardened men swap prison jumpsuits for camo shirts and baseball caps as they infiltrate a summer camp in a desperate bid to hide from the law. Sumrak, a tattooed ex-con with a lifetime of prison experience, and Evgeni Koltsov, a disgraced cop facing a grim fate behind bars, must navigate the chaos of wiggly campfires and counselor meetings while dodging authorities. As they playact mentors to rowdy kids, they confront unexpected lessons in responsibility and redemption—all while masked by false identities.
This Russian dramedy blends slapstick humor with gritty prison drama, painting a vivid portrait of survival and second chances. With sharp dialogue and an unpredictable tone, Zaytsev crafts a story that's equal parts escape thriller and quiet character study, set against the backdrop of sun-soaked forests and the stifling pressure of being hunted.
