The Son
Сын
Synopsis
In 2013, Dima Ilukhin, the cousin of the film’s director and a soldier in the Russian army, died on duty in the Republic of Dagestan in the North Caucasus. He was 21 years old. This incident marks the starting point for Abaturov’s reflection on the military. He films the training of new recruits in Siberia, as they bid farewell to their mothers and girlfriends, learn the mechanics of a Kalashnikov, or how to throw a hand grenade and administer first aid. While his parents try to cope with their loss, Dima’s former fellow recruits have to return to battle.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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THE SON by Alexander Abaturov | Trailer | GeoMovies
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-03-19
Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alexander Abaturov
- Screenplay & Story
- Alexander Abaturov
- Original Title
- Сын
- Country of Origin
- Russia, France
- Release Date
- 29/05/2019
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Studios
- Petit à Petit Production, Sibériade
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alexander Abaturov
Alexander Abaturov
Luc Forveille, Alexander Abaturov
Boris Carré, Rebecca Houzel, Alexander Abaturov
Department Leadership Roster
Alexander Abaturov
Director
Luc Forveille
Editor
Boris Carré
Producer
Alexander Abaturov
Screenplay
Alexander Abaturov
Editor
Rebecca Houzel
Producer
Alexander Abaturov
Producer
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What is The Son about?
In 2013, Dima Ilukhin, the cousin of the film’s director and a soldier in the Russian army, died on duty in the Republic of Dagestan in the North Caucasus. He was 21 years old. This incident marks the starting point for Abaturov’s reflection on the military. He films the training of new recruits in Siberia, as they bid farewell to their mothers and girlfriends, learn the mechanics of a Kalashnikov, or how to throw a hand grenade and administer first aid. While his parents try to cope with their loss, Dima’s former fellow recruits have to return to battle.
Who directed The Son?
The Son was directed by Alexander Abaturov.
Who stars in The Son?
The principal cast of The Son includes Not specified.
When was The Son released and how long is it?
The Son was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.