Beneath the North Pole: The K-3 Mission
K-3 is the first nuclear submarine of the Soviet Union, and this film tells the story of its epic journey to the North Pole. In the early 1960s, during the Cold War era, K-3 battles harsh weather conditions and technical malfunctions to embark on a mission to surface at the North Pole, the most northern point in the world, beneath the ice of the Arctic Ocean. This mission is a major challenge for both the submarine crew and the entire world. K-3's commander, Captain Ivanov, is determined to successfully complete this challenging mission. This film aims to bring to the audience this significant moment in history and the excitement of K-3's journey.
The film introduces the audience to the experiences of K-3's crew, their fears, hopes, and struggles to survive. It also focuses on the political tensions of the Cold War and the development of submarine technology.
The film was shot in Russia and mostly takes place at sea and inside the submarine.