Little Siberia emerges as an original Finnish production that embraces a mix of genres and adapts a novel into a moving visual experience. It opens with a striking event: a meteorite crashing into a car in the snowy town of Hurmevaara, immediately disrupting a peaceful existence. The film sets up two distinct narrative threads.

One track follows the mayhem unleashed by this unexpected celestial visitor, while the other focuses on the inner struggles of Pastor Joel, a man burdened by personal loss and hidden secrets. His battle with faith and marital challenges stands in contrast to the outward chaos, with characters driven by ambitions that range from seeking personal renewal to chasing monetary gain or a means of escape.

The story crafts a scenario where the inexplicable arrival of an object from beyond triggers practical and emotional dilemmas among the townspeople. The narrative oscillates between a realistic portrayal of small-town life and sudden,...