River movie poster

River

January 16, 2002 0h 50m 5.6/10 (14 votes)

Originally released in 2002. River is a drama film. directed by Aleksey Balabanov. At just 50 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Vasily Borisov, Anna Flegontova, and Tuyara Svinoboeva

Synopsis

The end of the 19th century. A tiny colony of lepers in the isolated Yakut taiga. A healthy girl, brought there by chance, falls in love with one of the young male lepers. Soon she is bearing his child. His wife suddenly arrives from the outside world and tragedy ensues within this strange love triangle.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 16, 2002 24 years ago
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Runtime 0h 50m 50 minutes total
User Rating 5.6/10 Mixed (14 votes)
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Language Russian Original language
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Country Russia Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
RU

Production Companies

  • CTB Film Company

Frequently Asked Questions

What is River about?

The end of the 19th century. A tiny colony of lepers in the isolated Yakut taiga. A healthy girl, brought there by chance, falls in love with one of the young male lepers. Soon she is bearing his c...

Who directed River?

River was directed by Aleksey Balabanov.

How long is River?

River has a runtime of 0 hours and 50 minutes (50 minutes total).

When was River released?

River was released on January 16, 2002 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in River?

The main cast of River includes Vasily Borisov, Anna Flegontova, Tuyara Svinoboeva, Mikhail Skryabin, Mariya Kychkina.