The Return (2003)
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.
Director: Andrey Zvyagintsev
Genre: Drama, Mystery
Runtime: 111 min
Release Date: June 25, 2003
Cast
- Vladimir Garin - Andrey
- Konstantin Lavronenko - Father
- Nataliya Vdovina - Mother
- Ivan Dobronravov - Ivan
- Lazar Dubovik - Hooligan
- Lyubov Kazakova - Girl in the Mirror
- Galina Petrova - Grandmother
- Aleksey Suknovalov - Zavodila
- Andrey Sumin - Man at Port
- Elizaveta Aleksandrova - Olya
Screenplay
Music: Andrey Dergachev
Cinematography: Mikhail Krichman
Editing: Vladimir Mogilevsky
Production: Ren Film
Country: Russia
Language: Pусский
Box Office: $8M
Original Language: ru
Themes
Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation, Sibling Rivalry and Bitterness
Keywords
brother, abusive father, relationship problems, road trip, troubled teen, father son reunion, troubled past, troubled youth, father son relationship, roadtrip, dysfunctional father-son relationship
Trailer
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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, Lazar Dubovik, Lyubov Kazakova.
- How long is The Return?
- The Return has a runtime of 1h 51m (111 minutes).
- What genre is The Return?
- The Return is a Drama, Mystery film.
- How much did The Return gross?
- The Return grossed $8M worldwide.
- Where was The Return produced?
- The Return was produced in Russia.
- What are the themes of The Return?
- The themes of The Return include: Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation, Sibling Rivalry and Bitterness.