Realism in foreign film.....Look no further then Russian gangster thriller 'Brat' ( Brother ). It gives it you all in bucket loads. Young army dude ( played by the excellent Sergei Bodrov Jnr. ) heads to St.Peter to stay with his brother,ultra violence ensues. Cult film everyone who has spent time in Russia has seen. Great soundtrack. Unforgettable. It's also up on Youtube with English subs. You won't regret watching it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmzUJkrKq5Q
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmzUJkrKq5Q