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The Return

2003, Movie, 1h 51min

In the Russian wilderness, two brothers face a range of new, conflicting emotions when their father - a man they know only through a single photograph - resurfaces.

Country: Russia

Director:

Andrey Zvyagintsev

Cast:

Konstantin Lavronenko,

Ivan Dobronravov,

Galina Petrova,

Nataliya Vdovina

Reviews

Critic David Hughes

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...a deceptively simple story with numerous hidden depths.

Read full review at Empire

Kasper Løvborg

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The young actor playing Vanya gives an almost unbelievably intense performance, and the visuals are marvellous. The film seems to have been trying some reviewers' patience, but - once I realized that it wasn't, as I had mistakenly presup...

5 years ago

Critic Marc Savlov

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The acting, especially from the two young leads, is perfect...

Read full review at The Austin Chronicle

Critic Jesper Vestergaard

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Skuespillet er skarpt og præcist til det sublime...

Read full review at Cinemazone

Frequently asked questions

What is The Return about? Toggle content

Two brothers, Andrei and Ivan, embark on a journey with their father, who has returned after a 12-year absence. The trip becomes a test of wills and a search for the truth about their father's past and their own identities. Set against the stunning backdrop of rural Russia, this critically acclaimed film explores themes of family, love, and redemption.

Where can I stream The Return? Toggle content

You can stream The Return on: Amazon Store

What movies are similar to The Return? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as The Return include The Prestige, Stay, The Sixth Sense, Mulholland Drive, Oldboy, Mystic River.

When was The Return released in theaters? Toggle content

The Return was released in theaters on July 7, 2003.