SCENE: Hotel Room — Russia
Alia sits in the hotel room. Victor enters and looks at her.
VICTOR
Let's go.
ALIA
(worried)
Where are we going?
Without saying anything, Victor picks her up in his arms.
Alia pauses, thinking.
ALIA
(to Victor)
I'm going away for ten days.
(to the maid)
You stay careful, alright?
Look after my kids.
The maid nods in agreement.
SCENE: Hotel Lobby — Russia
Victor gently carries Alia in his arms.
ALIA
(amazed)
Where am I going?
VICTOR
(smiling)
We're going to the land of ice.
ALIA
(asking)
Ice? What country?
Victor leads her towards a private jet.
VICTOR
You'll know soon enough.SCENE: AIRPORT RUNWAY — UNKNOWN ICE COUNTRY
Five hours later.
The private jet slowly comes to a stop. Outside the window, Alia sees—everything covered in white snow. It looks like a frozen kingdom. A chilly wind blows.
As she steps out, she wears a light coat against the cold.
In front of her stands a huge, shiny, expensive limousine. Four bodyguards surround it—black suits, earpieces, cold expressions.
Victor opens the car door and gestures for Alia to enter.
ALIA
(looking around, stunned)
Here we are...?
VICTOR
(smirking)
This is the Ice Country.
Where hidden truths lie buried beneath the snow.
Alia hesitates a bit but places her hand in Victor's.
The car door shuts. The limousine starts moving along the snow-covered roadSCENE 6: ARRIVAL – ICEHOTEL GATE – NIGHT
A massive ice palace—ICEHOTEL, JUKKASJÄRVI.
Snow sculptures decorate the walls. Stunning lighting dazzles.
ALIA
(amazed)
Is this... real?
VICTOR
This isn't just a house.
It's a place where the past freezes into ice.
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SCENE 7: LOBBY – INSIDE THE ICEHOTEL – NIGHT
Ice chandeliers, stairs carved from ice.
Blue light glows on the walls, inside an eerie silence.
ALIA
(quietly)
It feels like a palace of the dead...
SCENE 8: ICE SUITE ROOM – NIGHT
Alia enters her icy room.
A huge ice bed with white sheets, glass windows beside it.
ALIA
(exhales)
It's not cold... it's emptiness.
SCENE 9: NEXT MORNING – ICEHOTEL HALLWAY – DAY
Alia wakes and walks down the hallway. Suddenly she sees a door open.
INT. RESTRICTED ROOM – DAY
Inside, many photos.
All are of Alia, from different times, different countries.
ALIA
(eyes wide)
These pictures... mine? Who took them?
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SCENE 10: BASEMENT – NIGHT
Alia secretly descends to the hotel basement.
She finds an old lab.
On a computer screen: her name, birthdate, medical reports.
ALIA
(panicked)
Why am I here?
VOICE (O.S.)
You came because you're not alone.
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SCENE 11: SECRET ICE TUNNEL – NIGHT
Alia runs in panic. White hands float on the ice walls.
ALIA
(screaming)
Victor! What's happening?
VICTOR (O.S.)
You're not just a tourist; you're chosen.
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SCENE 12: FINAL ROOM – THE MEMORY CHAMBER
A room surrounded by ice walls, each wall showing her memories.
Her in childhood, love, betrayal... everything.
ALIA
(touching the wall)
These are my memories... but how does anyone know?
VICTOR
(approaching from behind)
Because we can read your mind.
This hotel preserves memories.
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SCENE 13: ICEHOTEL OUTSIDE – DAWN
The sun rises. Ice melts and drips.
Alia knows she cannot escape now.
She stares out at the vast snowy landscape.
ALIA
(eyes closed)
Am I still in my own body?
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SCENE: ICEHOTEL ROOM – NIGHT
Breaking the silence, Alia sits alone by the icy window.
Cold wind brushes her lips, the light softly glows blue.
Suddenly—
VICTOR
(opens the door slowly, holding a gun in one hand, a cold, silent smile on his face)
He points the gun at Alia.
Alia freezes for a moment.
ALIA
(laughing, curious and mocking)
Do you really think you'll shoot me?
Victor slowly lowers his hand to his chest.
Alia looks, surprised.
On his chest is a clear old owl tattoo, below it written in Russian.
Victor takes a cigarette, lights it slowly.
VICTOR
(exhaling light smoke, solemn voice)
Truth is never easy, Alia.
We all chase a truth.
But sometimes, that truth imprisons us.
Alia smiles faintly.
ALIA
What does your owl mean?
Victor exhales smoke, eyes fixed on hers.
VICTOR
The owl... the only guardian of the night.
It finds truth in darkness, just like I came to find truth inside you.
Alia slowly stops smiling, falls silent.
ALIA
(low voice)
Then... who are you really?SCENE: ICEHOTEL ROOM – NIGHT
Victor still points the gun at Alia.
Alia suddenly laughs, a strange smile playing on her lips.
ALIA
(laughing)
Do you think I'm afraid of your gun?
Alia slowly unbuttons her shirt, takes out a long, Japanese-style cigarette, lights it calmly.
ALIA
(teasing)
This is a good companion on a cold night.
She exhales smoke, filling the room.
Victor opens his eyes, staring.
Alia brings her hand slowly to her chest, pulls open her shirt to reveal—
A large, vivid blue phoenix tattoo, wings spread wide like flames.
Victor narrows his eyes, a faint hint of concern crosses his face.
VICTOR
(softly)
Your tattoo... you know it must be erased.
ALIA
(laughing)
You know? How?
Victor exhales smoke, hiding his face in shadow.
VICTOR
For those who want to forget the past, we made this frozen kingdom.
Everything stays frozen here,
But your phoenix... it will fly again.
Alia exhales smoke, her eyes blazing.
ALIA
A phoenix is not a shadow, Victor.
Where there's fire, new life is born.
Victor slowly lowers the gun, a strange acceptance on his face.
SCENE: ICEHOTEL ROOM – NIGHT – FIGHT SEQUENCE
(The room is a cold, icy environment, with a gentle blue light illuminating it. Both stand face to face. Victor holds a gun, Alia is in a ready stance.)
VICTOR
(In a cold voice)
You think you can beat me?
ALIA
(Alert, confident)
I don't just think it, I will.
(Victor leaps, attacking first. He tries to strike with his gun, but Alia dodges it with ease.)
ALIA
(Cunningly)
Come on, is that all you've got?
(Alia swiftly knocks the gun out of Victor's hand, but he jumps back.)
VICTOR
(Smiling)
A fight isn't just about the gun.
(The two are now engaged in close-quarters combat. Alia's every strike is powerful and precise, a result of her training. Victor tries to evade her attacks, but he's a little slow.)
ALIA
(Moving quickly)
Learn from this.
(Alia quickly grabs Victor's arm, holding it tightly. Victor can't break free. Alia delivers a sharp kick, pushing him away.)
VICTOR
(Narrowing his eyes)
You're skilled, but I'm experienced.
(Victor leaps at her again, grabbing for her throat, but Alia takes his arm and brings it over her shoulder, hitting him there.)
ALIA
(Gravely)
Experience doesn't mean anything when you have speed and skill.
(Alia swiftly spins and sweeps Victor's leg, bringing him to the ground. Victor tries to get up, but Alia puts her hand on his chest, pinning him down.)
VICTOR
(Struggling)
But I will not surrender.
(Victor suddenly gets up and lunges at Alia, but she quickly rolls back and gets behind him.)
ALIA
(Breathing out)
This is a good fight, isn't it?
(Alia gets behind Victor and snatches a small knife from his belt.)
VICTOR
(Eyes wide)
Be careful!
(Victor tries to grab the knife back, but Alia swiftly spins it in her hand and throws it behind him. Victor recoils.)
ALIA
(Growling)
Come at me!
(Victor gets up and attacks again. Alia takes a side step, evading his strike, and grabs his throat, pressing her hand down firmly.)
VICTOR
(Gasping)
This is not over.
(Alia applies a tight lock, making Victor's arm go limp.)
ALIA
(Gravely)
No one stands a chance in front of me.
(They begin pushing and shoving, and Alia slowly overpowers Victor, throwing him to the ground.)
ALIA
(Loudly)
You don't understand my power.
(Victor growls and tries to get back up, but Alia strikes his leg, bringing him back down to the ground.)
VICTOR
(Sweating)
You're powerful... but this isn't the end.
ALIA
(Surprised)
The end? This is just the beginning.
(Alia swiftly throws her cigarette away. From a yard away, she throws a kick that just misses Victor's eye. Victor gasps and falls back.)
VICTOR
(With a look of surprise)
This speed!
(Alia jumps, and before Victor can get up, she quickly opens the buttons on his shirt.)
ALIA
(Breathing)
You will never win against me.
(Alia, in a brilliant move, snatches the gun from Victor's hand and holds it in one hand while striking his face with the other. Victor falls to the ground.)
ALIA
(With a sense of triumph)
Your time is up, Victor. SCENE: OUTSIDE – NIGHT
(Alia quickly throws away the cigarette from her hand and, in a flash, lands a powerful kick just a yard away from Viktor's face. Viktor gasps and falls back.)
VICTOR
(eyes wide in shock)
That speed!
(Alia shakes her leg, and before Viktor can get up, she swiftly unbuttons the straps from his arms.)
ALIA
(catching her breath)
You'll never be able to beat me.
(With a clever move, Alia snatches the gun from Viktor's hand, holding it firmly with one hand while striking his face with the other. Viktor crashes to the ground.)
ALIA
(with triumph)
Your time is over, Viktor.
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SCENE: ICEHOTEL ROOM – NIGHT – FIGHT CONTINUES
(A fierce battle rages between Alia and Viktor. The icy room glows under blue light. Both are exhausted but continue to fight.)
ALIA
(panting)
You'll never understand, Viktor!
VICTOR
(in a rough voice)
You're forcing me, Alia!
(As Alia charges again, Viktor suddenly grabs her waist and pulls her close.)
ALIA
(startled)
What are you doing?
(Viktor stares into her eyes for a moment. Suddenly, he kisses her.)
(Time freezes. In the cold ice, the kiss becomes the only warmth.)
ALIA
(with a cold smile, whispering)
Didn't you say… you only seek the truth?
VICTOR
(with sorrow in his eyes)
Because the truth… is hidden within you.
(Alia slowly softens, her rage fading away.)
ALIA
(soft voice)
Then tell me now… who are you really?
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SCENE: ICEHOTEL ROOM – LATE NIGHT
(Alia stands by the window. Ice drips and melts, the air carries a sharp chill. Her eyes hold fatigue and unspoken questions. From behind, Viktor slowly approaches.)
VICTOR
(gently)
This place isn't enough… Tonight, I'm taking you away.
ALIA
(turning, surprised)
Where?
VICTOR
(with a faint smile)
Alaska.
ALIA
(uneasy)
Alaska? That's nothing but ice too…
VICTOR
(in a grave tone)