The Wedding
Originally released in 2000. The Wedding is a comedy/drama film. directed by Pavel Lungin.
Starring Marat Basharov, Mariya Mironova, and Andrei Panin
Synopsis
The beautiful Tanya returns to her small mining town, after supposedly working as a model in Moscow. She decides to marry her shy school sweetheart Mishka, who now works in the mine. The miners finally receive some pay, but Mishka still ends up with no money to buy his bride a gift, so he seeks the help of his perpetually drunk buddy Garkusha. Mishka's poor working-class family all help to put on a fine wedding with copious amounts of vodka, even though they are suspicious of Tanya's occupation in Moscow, and of her connection with her Mafia ex-boyfriend Borodin.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 14, 2000
25 years ago
Runtime
1h 54m
114 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (23 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Russia
+ 2 more
Director
Top Cast
Marat Basharov
as Mikhail 'Mishka' Krapivin
Mariya Mironova
as Tanya
Andrei Panin
as Garkusha
Aleksandr Semchev
as Borzov
Vladimir Simonov
as Borodin
Mariya Golubkina
as Sveta
Natalya Kolyakanova
as Rimma
Oleg Esaulenko
as Svetlanov
Marina Golub
as Cafe Manager
Vladimir Kashpur
as Mishka's Grandfather
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- ARTE France Cinéma
- Catherine Dussart Productions
- Etalon-Film
- Lichtblick Film- und Fernsehproduktion (I)
- WDR
- Mosfilm
- Ciné B
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Wedding about?
The beautiful Tanya returns to her small mining town, after supposedly working as a model in Moscow. She decides to marry her shy school sweetheart Mishka, who now works in the mine. The miners fin...
Who directed The Wedding?
The Wedding was directed by Pavel Lungin.
How long is The Wedding?
The Wedding has a runtime of 1 hours and 54 minutes (114 minutes total).
When was The Wedding released?
The Wedding was released on May 14, 2000 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Wedding?
The main cast of The Wedding includes Marat Basharov, Mariya Mironova, Andrei Panin, Aleksandr Semchev, Vladimir Simonov.