Stand (2014)

Stand (2014) poster

After taking a wrong turn in their car, a young gay Russian couple witnesses what they believe is a vicious gay bashing; their quandary over what to do about it propels them into ever more dangerous territory. For Anton, the burden of what they may have witnessed outweighs Vlad's fear of probing too deeply into the incident. When the police prove indifferent, Anton talks his skeptical lover into launching their own amateur investigation into the incident. Their risky search for the truth has unexpected - and grim - consequences in this suspenseful drama that comments on the ongoing mistreatment of LGBT people in Russia.

Director: Jonathan Taïeb
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Romance
Runtime: 87 min
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Production: TLA Releasing
Country: France, Ukraine, Russia
Language: Pусский
Original Language: ru

Themes

LGBT Identity and Love Struggle, LGBTQ+ Stories

Keywords

lgbt, gay theme

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Jonathan Taïeb
More Films in Genre: Drama, Mystery, Romance

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Stand about?
After taking a wrong turn in their car, a young gay Russian couple witnesses what they believe is a vicious gay bashing; their quandary over what to do about it propels them into ever more dangerous territory. For Anton, the burden of what they may have witnessed outweighs Vlad's fear of probing too deeply into the incident. When the police prove indifferent, Anton talks his skeptical lover into launching their own amateur investigation into the incident. Their risky search for the truth has unexpected - and grim - consequences in this suspenseful drama that comments on the ongoing mistreatment of LGBT people in Russia.
Who directed Stand?
Stand was directed by Jonathan Taïeb.
Who stars in Stand?
Stand stars Renat Shuteev, Andrey Kurganov, Andrey Koshman, Ekaterina Rusnak, Veronika Merkoulova, Yevgen Baranov.
How long is Stand?
Stand has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
What genre is Stand?
Stand is a Drama, Mystery, Romance film.
Where was Stand produced?
Stand was produced in France, Ukraine, Russia.
What are the themes of Stand?
The themes of Stand include: LGBT Identity and Love Struggle, LGBTQ+ Stories.