How I Ended This Summer

The movie "How I Ended This Summer" is a psychological drama set in the desolate Arctic. Audience emotional responses are dominated by Sadness, Anxiety, Empathy, and Melancholy. Sadness and Melancholy stem from the extreme isolation, the bleak, unforgiving environment, and the deteriorating relationship between the two characters. Anxiety is high due to the suspense surrounding the untold radio message and the escalating tension, fear, and suspicion that poison the atmosphere. Empathy is strongly felt for both Sergei and Pavel, as viewers witness their individual struggles and the psychological toll of their predicament, particularly Pavel's guilt over his secret. Other significant emotions include Fear and Anticipation as the plot unfolds, and Guilt reflecting Pavel's internal conflict.