Изгнание
If you want to kill, kill. If you want to forgive, forgive.
While vacationing in the countryside at his childhood home, a woman suddenly reveals to her husband that she is expecting a child – but not his.
The Banishment (2008) is a drama film directed by Andrey Zvyagintsev, released on March 27, 2008 with a runtime of 2h 38m. It stars Konstantin Lavronenko, Aleksandr Baluev, Maria Bonnevie and Dmitri Ulyanov. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 176 ratings.
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Konstantin Lavronenko
as Alex
Aleksandr Baluev
as Mark
Maria Bonnevie
as Vera
Dmitri Ulyanov
as Robert
Vitaly Kishchenko
as German
Maksim Shibayev
as Kir
Aleksey Vertkov
as Max
Igor Sergeev
as Viktor
Yekaterina Kulkina
as Eva
Ira Gonto
as Liza
Svetlana Kashelkina
as Faina
Yaroslava Nikolaeva
as Frida
Directed by Andrey Zvyagintsev, written by William Saroyan, Oleg Negin and Artyom Melkumyan, produced by Dmitriy Lesnevskiy.
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 176 ratings.
A film that explores concepts like alienation, lack of communication, the notion of family, parenting, and belonging. It masterfully reveals this estrangement and breakdown in communication with magnificent visuals. Despite its length, it's a thoroughly enjoyable experience in every moment and every scene, thanks to its decor, color palette, costumes, and locations.
Reviewed on September 15, 2025
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The main cast of The Banishment (2008) includes Konstantin Lavronenko, Aleksandr Baluev, Maria Bonnevie, Dmitri Ulyanov and Vitaly Kishchenko. The film was directed by Andrey Zvyagintsev. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Banishment was released on March 27, 2008 and runs for 2h 38m.
The Banishment (2008) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 176 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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