The River
Reka
Synopsis
Mirko suffers from nightmares as he struggles to cope with the recent loss of his father. His mother, Vesna, is finding it difficult to manage as a single parent, but increasingly seeks support and friendship from their kind neighbor, Jova. As Vesna and Jova grow closer, Mirko’s disapproval becomes more aggressive, and his lack of self-control strains his relationship with his mother. The situation shifts when Mirko’s childhood friend Marina arrives in the village for the summer holidays. The emotions that develop between them seem to fill the emptiness in Mirko’s heart. Through these new experiences, Mirko begins to see his mother with eyes full of understanding.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Uglješa Ranisavljević
- Screenplay & Story
- Uglješa Ranisavljević
- Original Title
- Reka
- Country of Origin
- Serbia
- Spoken Languages
- Serbian
- Runtime
- 29m
- Production Studios
- Akademija Umetnosti Novi Sad
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Uglješa Ranisavljević
Uglješa Ranisavljević
Miloš Rajtarov
Marko Braović
Milena Brkić, Petar Gavrilović
Department Leadership Roster
Uglješa Ranisavljević
Director
Miloš Rajtarov
Director of Photography
Milena Brkić
Producer
Marko Braović
Editor
Milana Mijić
Production Design
Uglješa Ranisavljević
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The River
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The River about?
Mirko suffers from nightmares as he struggles to cope with the recent loss of his father. His mother, Vesna, is finding it difficult to manage as a single parent, but increasingly seeks support and friendship from their kind neighbor, Jova. As Vesna and Jova grow closer, Mirko’s disapproval becomes more aggressive, and his lack of self-control strains his relationship with his mother. The situation shifts when Mirko’s childhood friend Marina arrives in the village for the summer holidays. The emotions that develop between them seem to fill the emptiness in Mirko’s heart. Through these new experiences, Mirko begins to see his mother with eyes full of understanding.
Who directed The River?
The River was directed by Uglješa Ranisavljević.
Who stars in The River?
The principal cast of The River includes Ivan Petrušinski, Milena Dautović, Sanja Mikitišin, Milan Kovačević.
When was The River released and how long is it?
The River was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 29m.