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The Return (2003)

Movie ★ 7.3 111 min

Drama Mystery

Two young brothers in contemporary Russia are reunited with a father they know only from an old photograph after his sudden return from a long absence. With their mother’s reluctant consent, they set out on a remote trip that quickly becomes an uneasy test of authority, trust, and masculinity. As the journey moves deeper into the wilderness, the fragile bonds between father and sons are pushed to their limits.

Andrey Zvyagintsev Director Vladimir Moiseenko Writer Aleksandr Novototskiy-Vlasov Writer

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Quick facts

Released
June 25, 2003
Runtime
111 min
Box office
$8.5M
IMDb
tt0376968
Country
Language
Studio
Ren Film

Themes

Cast

Vladimir Garin Andrey Konstantin Lavronenko Konstantin Lavronenko Father Nataliya Vdovina Nataliya Vdovina Mother Ivan Dobronravov Ivan Dobronravov Ivan Lazar Dubovik Hooligan Lyubov Kazakova Girl in the Mirror Galina Petrova Galina Petrova Grandmother Aleksey Suknovalov Zavodila Andrey Sumin Man at Port Elizaveta Aleksandrova Elizaveta Aleksandrova Olya Galina Popova Babushka

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Return about?
Two young brothers in contemporary Russia are reunited with a father they know only from an old photograph after his sudden return from a long absence. With their mother’s reluctant consent, they set out on a remote trip that quickly becomes an uneasy test of authority, trust, and masculinity. As the journey moves deeper into the wilderness, the fragile bonds between father and sons are pushed to their limits.
Who directed The Return?
The Return was directed by Andrey Zvyagintsev.
Who stars in The Return?
The Return stars Vladimir Garin, Konstantin Lavronenko, Nataliya Vdovina, Ivan Dobronravov.
When was The Return released?
The Return is a 2003 drama, mystery film.
Where can I watch The Return?
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