Early 2020 proved to be a remarkable time for fans of Russian-language series. A 16-episode crime detective series titled “Green Van: A Completely Different Story” was released. Director Sergey Krutin showcased a magnificent series to compatriots. The feature’s uniqueness lies in it being a continuation of the film “Green Van”, which was released back in 1959.
Green Van: A Completely Different Story – Plot
The story begins in post-war Odessa (1946). The city is plagued by gangs, and the police are in need of new officers. By fate, the main character Vladimir Patrikeev joins the criminal investigation department. He reunites with his former team, where a young Vova fought against horse thieves and looters of state property.
Meanwhile, another plot develops. A high-ranking official (from the MGB) plans to steal 500 kilograms of gold from the state. All roads lead to Odessa. It might seem like two separate stories, but the main hero will involuntarily have to unravel complex cases and punish all the criminals.
Russian Masterpiece: Actor Performance
Dmitry Kharatyan is a remarkable actor. No matter what film he appears in, he always immerses himself into the role. The series features quite well-known actors who make viewers believe in what is happening. From the first episode, the film captivates so strongly that viewers want to find out the resolution as soon as possible.
It is pleasing that the viewer immediately sees both positive and negative characters in the film. There are no secrets, and no speculation. All characters are on the same “plate”. Watching becomes even more interesting. The viewer, along with the main characters, looks for clues and tries to independently build their own chain. How to catch the bandits.
New “Green Van”: Critique
Fans of Russian detective stories greeted “Green Van: A Completely Different Story” with enthusiasm. Odessa of 1946 is beautifully depicted on screen. The film can confidently be classified alongside legendary works like “Leningrad-46” and “Liquidation”. Shootouts, love, “moles” in the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and lively Odessa humor. The series is easy to watch.
There are also opponents of the film. Often, judging by forums, these are young people who have seen “Garmarins” in school. Instead of immersing themselves in the plot, “fans” started looking for film errors. Some didn’t like the perfectly clean motorcycle of the main character. Others criticized the wiring on insulators made of white PVA (at that time, only black insulation was used). In fact, you can find flaws in any film. It’s a pity that some people cannot immerse themselves in the series’ plot. But this is solvable. With age.
