The Return
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Synopsis
Nikita is a student from the Kharkiv region who lives in Kyiv with his boyfriend Serhiy. His relationship with his religious mother is hideous due to her adverse treatment of his son’s sexuality, which has led him to abandon his faith in God. Nikita quarrels with her on his birthday because she sent him his cross pendant and asked the son to return to “the right path”. The next day, on February 24th of 2022, the couple wakes up from explosions and news about the beginning of a full-scale war with russia. Nikita realizes he can’t reach his mother by phone anymore.
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Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vadіm Mochalov
- Screenplay & Story
- Vadіm Mochalov
- Original Score
- Illia Korniiets
- Original Title
- Повернення
- Country of Origin
- Ukraine
- Spoken Languages
- Russian, Ukrainian
- Runtime
- 32m
- Production Studios
- Kyiv National University of Culture and Arts
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vadіm Mochalov
Vadіm Mochalov
Illia Korniiets
Danyil Slobodian
Vadіm Mochalov
Iryna Petryk, Vadіm Mochalov
Department Leadership Roster
Vadіm Mochalov
Director
Vadіm Mochalov
Screenplay
Danyil Slobodian
Director of Photography
Vadіm Mochalov
Editor
Yuliia Kremen
Costume Design
Illia Korniiets
Original Music Composer
Vadіm Mochalov
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Return
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What is The Return about?
Nikita is a student from the Kharkiv region who lives in Kyiv with his boyfriend Serhiy. His relationship with his religious mother is hideous due to her adverse treatment of his son’s sexuality, which has led him to abandon his faith in God. Nikita quarrels with her on his birthday because she sent him his cross pendant and asked the son to return to “the right path”. The next day, on February 24th of 2022, the couple wakes up from explosions and news about the beginning of a full-scale war with russia. Nikita realizes he can’t reach his mother by phone anymore.
Who directed The Return?
The Return was directed by Vadіm Mochalov.
Who stars in The Return?
The principal cast of The Return includes Kostiantyn Shakhman, Pavlo Kochubei, Kseniia Berkuta, Rustamdzhon Dzhurakulov.
When was The Return released and how long is it?
The Return was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 32m.
Who composed the musical score for The Return?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Return was composed by Illia Korniiets.