The Return(2003)
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The Return Synopsis
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.
The Return (2003) is a drama and mystery film directed by Andrey Zvyagintsev, released on June 25, 2003 with a runtime of 1h 51m. It stars Vladimir Garin, Konstantin Lavronenko, Nataliya Vdovina and Ivan Dobronravov. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 719 ratings.
- Director:
- Andrey Zvyagintsev
- Writers:
- Vladimir Moiseenko, Aleksandr Novototskiy-Vlasov
- Producers:
- Dmitry Lesnevsky
- Cinematographer:
- Mikhail Krichman
- Composer:
- Andrey Dergachev
- Production:
- Ren Film
- Revenue:
- $8,482,993
- Status:
- Released
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The Return Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Vladimir Garin
Vladimir Garin
as Andrey
Konstantin Lavronenko
as Father
Nataliya Vdovina
as Mother
Ivan Dobronravov
as Ivan
- Lazar Dubovik
Lazar Dubovik
as Hooligan
- Lyubov Kazakova
Lyubov Kazakova
as Girl in the Mirror
Galina Petrova
as Grandmother
- Aleksey Suknovalov
Aleksey Suknovalov
as Zavodila
- Andrey Sumin
Andrey Sumin
as Man at Port
Elizaveta Aleksandrova
as Olya
- Galina Popova
Galina Popova
as Babushka
Key crew
Directed by Andrey Zvyagintsev, written by Vladimir Moiseenko and Aleksandr Novototskiy-Vlasov, produced by Dmitry Lesnevsky.
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The Return Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 719 ratings.
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The Return – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Return online?
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The Return (2003) is currently available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Return?
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The main cast of The Return (2003) includes Vladimir Garin, Konstantin Lavronenko, Nataliya Vdovina, Ivan Dobronravov and Lazar Dubovik. The film was directed by Andrey Zvyagintsev. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Return released?
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The Return was released on June 25, 2003 and runs for 1h 51m.
Is The Return worth watching?
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The Return (2003) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 719 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Return?
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