Downsizing the Family
Караси
Synopsis
Colonel Karas lives with his wife, Larisa, a gynaecologist and their son, Andrey in a large house in the city. Apart from his demanding job in the military, the colonel loves to hunt and fish, which takes him away from home for long periods of time. However, it is his love of other women that is the real cause of his absences and his marital problems. With this example to follow, it is no surprise that the children are also proving unlucky in love. Daughter Veronica has fallen in love with the wrong man while son Andrey is following in his father's footsteps and gaining a reputation as a ladies' man. When the colonel is told by his superiors that his family is to be relocated to a small flat, he decides the easiest solution would be to marry Andrey off.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 11, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sergei Krutin
- Original Score
- Yehor Olesov
- Original Title
- Караси
- Country of Origin
- Russia, Ukraine
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Kyiv Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sergei Krutin
Yehor Olesov
Mikhail Markov
Taras Gavrilyak, Vladyslav Riashyn
Department Leadership Roster
Sergei Krutin
Director
Mikhail Markov
Director of Photography
Taras Gavrilyak
Producer
Vladyslav Riashyn
Producer
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What is Downsizing the Family about?
Colonel Karas lives with his wife, Larisa, a gynaecologist and their son, Andrey in a large house in the city. Apart from his demanding job in the military, the colonel loves to hunt and fish, which takes him away from home for long periods of time. However, it is his love of other women that is the real cause of his absences and his marital problems. With this example to follow, it is no surprise that the children are also proving unlucky in love. Daughter Veronica has fallen in love with the wrong man while son Andrey is following in his father's footsteps and gaining a reputation as a ladies' man. When the colonel is told by his superiors that his family is to be relocated to a small flat, he decides the easiest solution would be to marry Andrey off.
Who directed Downsizing the Family?
Downsizing the Family was directed by Sergei Krutin.
Who stars in Downsizing the Family?
The principal cast of Downsizing the Family includes Elena Yakovleva, Yuri Stepanov, Yaroslav Zhalnin, Svetlana Malukova, Natalya Prosvetova.
When was Downsizing the Family released and how long is it?
Downsizing the Family was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Downsizing the Family?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Downsizing the Family was composed by Yehor Olesov.