The Whaler Boy(2020)
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The Whaler Boy Synopsis
Everything changes in the life of a young 15-year-old Chukchi hunter Lyoshka with the advent of the Internet in the village. He falls in love – for the first time and deeply – with the silent video chat girl. Upon learning that she lives in Detroit, Lyoshka decides on the most desperate act in his life.
The Whaler Boy (2020) is a drama film directed by Philipp Yuryev, released on October 8, 2020 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Vladimir Onokhov, Kristina Asmus, Vladimir Lyubimtsev and Nikolai Tatato. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 38 ratings.
- Director:
- Philipp Yuryev
- Writers:
- Philipp Yuryev
- Producers:
- Alexey Uchitel
- Cinematographer:
- Mikhail Khursevich
- Composer:
- Krzysztof Aleksander Janczak
- Production:
- Rock Films, Man's Films Productions, Kinoprime Foundation, Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation, Orka
- Status:
- Released
The Whaler Boy (2020) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Whaler Boy before you stream it.
The Whaler Boy Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Vladimir Onokhov
Vladimir Onokhov
as Lyoshka
Kristina Asmus
as Girl from America
- Vladimir Lyubimtsev
Vladimir Lyubimtsev
as Kolyan
- Nikolai Tatato
Nikolai Tatato
as Grandfather
Arieh Worthalter
as Border Patrol Guard
- Mariya Chuprinskaya
Mariya Chuprinskaya
as Guest
- Ankas Aymetgirgin
Ankas Aymetgirgin
as Brigadier
- Yevgeni Ayanto
Yevgeni Ayanto
as Poacher
- Ivan Tynau
Ivan Tynau
as Poacher
- Zakhar Vykvytke
Zakhar Vykvytke
as Poacher
- Timofey Tymnevye
Timofey Tymnevye
as Hunter
- Gennadiy Iuneut
Gennadiy Iuneut
as Gena
Key crew
Directed by Philipp Yuryev, written by Philipp Yuryev, produced by Alexey Uchitel.
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The Whaler Boy Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 38 ratings.
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The Whaler Boy – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Whaler Boy online?
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The Whaler Boy (2020) is available to stream on Film Movement Plus and Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Whaler Boy?
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The main cast of The Whaler Boy (2020) includes Vladimir Onokhov, Kristina Asmus, Vladimir Lyubimtsev, Nikolai Tatato and Arieh Worthalter. The film was directed by Philipp Yuryev. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Whaler Boy released?
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The Whaler Boy was released on October 8, 2020 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is The Whaler Boy worth watching?
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The Whaler Boy (2020) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 38 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Whaler Boy?
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Yes. The official The Whaler Boy trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.