River
Река
Synopsis
The end of the 19th century. A tiny colony of lepers in the isolated Yakut taiga. A healthy girl, brought there by chance, falls in love with one of the young male lepers. Soon she is bearing his child. His wife suddenly arrives from the outside world and tragedy ensues within this strange love triangle.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Aleksei Balabanov
- Screenplay & Story
- Aleksei Balabanov
- Original Title
- Река
- Country of Origin
- Russia
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- CTB Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aleksei Balabanov
Aleksei Balabanov
Sergey Astakhov
Marina Lipartiya
Sergei Selyanov
Department Leadership Roster
Sergey Astakhov
Director of Photography
Pavel Parkhomenko
Production Design
Sergei Selyanov
Producer
Aleksei Balabanov
Screenplay
Aleksei Balabanov
Director
Nadezhda Vasileva
Costume Design
Marina Lipartiya
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About River
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What is River about?
The end of the 19th century. A tiny colony of lepers in the isolated Yakut taiga. A healthy girl, brought there by chance, falls in love with one of the young male lepers. Soon she is bearing his child. His wife suddenly arrives from the outside world and tragedy ensues within this strange love triangle.
Who directed River?
River was directed by Aleksei Balabanov.
Who stars in River?
The principal cast of River includes Vasily Borisov, Anna Flegontova, Tuyara Svinoboeva, Mikhail Skryabin, Mariya Kychkina.
When was River released and how long is it?
River was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 50m.