The Father
Отец
Synopsis
Mikhail, who abandoned his wife and daughter in his youth, restores their trust step by step by the age of 50. But after learning about a fatal diagnosis, he decides to leave his family for the second time - on the eve of his daughter's wedding.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Saint Anna Student & Debut Short Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mikhail Emelyanov
- Screenplay & Story
- Mikhail Emelyanov
- Original Title
- Отец
- Country of Origin
- Russia
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 15m
- Production Studios
- Industry Film School
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mikhail Emelyanov
Mikhail Emelyanov
Anton Tyurin, Egor Bragin, Maxim Terskikh
Mikhail Emelyanov
Department Leadership Roster
Mikhail Emelyanov
Director
Mikhail Emelyanov
Writer
Mikhail Emelyanov
Producer
Anton Tyurin
Director of Photography
Egor Bragin
Director of Photography
Maxim Terskikh
Director of Photography
Alena Razdorkina
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Father
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Father about?
Mikhail, who abandoned his wife and daughter in his youth, restores their trust step by step by the age of 50. But after learning about a fatal diagnosis, he decides to leave his family for the second time - on the eve of his daughter's wedding.
Who directed The Father?
The Father was directed by Mikhail Emelyanov.
Who stars in The Father?
The principal cast of The Father includes Vyacheslav Shchenin, Yuliya Mandriko, Natalia Yankevich.
When was The Father released and how long is it?
The Father was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 15m.