: Almost all the skating scenes were filmed on real ice. The production team reinforced the frozen canals of Saint Petersburg and built massive sets on top of the ice to handle the weight of the cameras and actors.
: An aristocrat and daughter of a high-ranking official. She is a brilliant mind trapped by Victorian-era social rules that forbid women from studying science.
: Alisa’s struggle to attend university reflects the real-world history of the Bestuzhev Courses , the first higher education institution for women in Russia. Pro-Tip for Your Subtitles
Imagine a world where the social elite travel by horse-drawn sleigh and the poor survive by pickpocketing on the frozen canals of the Neva River. The film blends "forbidden love" with high-stakes heist sequences, all performed on traditional wooden skates.
: Matvey joins a gang of "ice pickpockets" led by the charismatic revolutionary, Alex. While Matvey steals to survive, Alisa seeks to "steal" her own freedom. Watch Out For (Cool Details)
: A delivery boy for a high-end bakery. He owns a pair of silver-plated skates passed down from his father, which allow him to move faster than anyone else in the city.