The Guardians (2017) is a Russian superhero film directed by Sarik Andreasyan. Set during the Cold War, the movie follows a secret organization called “Patriot” that creates a team of superheroes to protect the Soviet Union from powerful threats. The team, known as the Guardians, is composed of four individuals with extraordinary abilities: Arsus, a man who can transform into a bear; Khan, a master of martial arts with superhuman speed; Ler, who can control earth and stone; and Xenia, who possesses the power of invisibility and the ability to survive extreme environments.
As the team comes together, they are tasked with stopping a rogue scientist, August Kuratov, who has developed advanced technology to take control of the country. The Guardians must learn to work as a unit, combining their unique powers to defeat Kuratov and his deadly army of machines.
The Guardians offers a blend of action, visual effects, and a superhero narrative set against the backdrop of Soviet-era Russia. While the film received mixed reviews, it remains a notable entry in Russia’s superhero genre.