Homonym: Сталкер (Stalker)
"Сталкер" is a 1979 Soviet science fiction film directed by Andrei Tarkovsky. It is loosely based on the novel "Roadside Picnic" by Arkady and Boris Strugatsky. The film follows a guide, known as a Stalker, who leads two clients into a mysterious area called the Zone, which is said to fulfill a person's innermost desires.
The Zone is a surreal and dangerous place, filled with strange phenomena and hidden secrets. The film explores themes of hope, faith, and the human condition, using the journey through the Zone as a metaphor for personal exploration and existential questions.