I'm impressed...

I think this is really well done for a first piece.
The animation and artwork could use a bit more work here and there, but that will of course come with practice:)

I really felt the melancholic atmosphere you were going for and you captured the feeling of long bus trips very well too.

The music you chose for this was beautiful and fitted the piece just right.
I'm sure I've heard of Thomas Koppel before but I can't quite place him right now.
I'd really like to look into some of his work though.

Overall great job and I'm really looking forward to your next piece:)

Atmospheric

Tis movie is one of the few that can actually build up an atmosphere. Althought the graphics weren't perfect, I think that you made clear how this movie is supposed to influence the viewer. And in fact, you are able to affect people's feelings and maybe leave them pondering about our society.
Great movie, that's all I can say. But I've got one question left: In the scene when the girl leaves the bus and the boy looks out of the window, is there realy a hammer and sickle - symbol in the snow? I think I saw it whatsoever ;)

Liked it!

A very soothing little piece. The art was very nice (although perhaps the animation was a little bit lacking). Really enjoyable though, well done.

Nice Art

You have got good artwork mate, but I think you need to work on the story a bit more, but nice for your first movie.

You have major potential.

You seem to have a good grasp of directing, and I'd bet you could tell a great story if you really wanted to. For a first flash this is spectacular, decent art in some areas, although the backgrounds and animation could use some work.. But all in all I really enjoyed this for some reason. I look forward to seeing your next contribution to the NG Flash Portal.