The Return
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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.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2018-01-10
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 7, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$8.5M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrey Zvyagintsev
- Screenplay & Story
- Vladimir Moiseenko, Aleksandr Novototskiy-Vlasov
- Original Score
- Andrey Dergachev
- Original Title
- Возвращение
- Country of Origin
- Russia
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Worldwide Gross
- $8.5M
- Production Studios
- Ren Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrey Zvyagintsev
Vladimir Moiseenko, Aleksandr Novototskiy-Vlasov
Andrey Dergachev
Mikhail Krichman, Vladimir Mishukov, Eugeny Mayorov
Vladimir Mogilevsky
Yelena Kovalyova, Dmitry Lesnevsky, Andrew Colton
Department Leadership Roster
Vladimir Mogilevsky
Editor
Zhanna Pakhomova
Production Design
Dmitry Lesnevsky
Producer
Mikhail Krichman
Director of Photography
Andrey Zvyagintsev
Director
Andrey Dergachev
Original Music Composer
Vladimir Moiseenko
Writer
Anna Bartuli
Costume Design
Aleksandr Novototskiy-Vlasov
Writer
Vladimir Sevostyanikhin
Stunt Coordinator
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Return
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What is The Return about?
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.
Who directed The Return?
The Return was directed by Andrey Zvyagintsev.
Who stars in The Return?
The principal cast of The Return includes Vladimir Garin, Konstantin Lavronenko, Nataliya Vdovina, Ivan Dobronravov, Lazar Dubovik.
When was The Return released and how long is it?
The Return was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
How much did The Return make at the box office?
The Return grossed $8.5M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Return?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Return was composed by Andrey Dergachev.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Return?
The Return holds official age classifications: FR: TP.