Vanka
Ванька
Synopsis
Overweight Dasha works as a proof-reader for a glossy magazine. Commonsense and previous experience have taught her not to harbour any illusions concerning a happy private life. So instead, she finds solace in detective novels, television and cakes, which she consumes in large quantities. However, when two men appear almost simultaneously, her life is turned upside down. The first is Stas, her tall and handsome new neighbour. Dasha is smitten but is aware that he will never return her love. The other 'man' is Vanka, her eight-year old nephew, whom she has agreed to look after while his mother is away in a resort town looking for a looking to land herself a good catch. Living with Vanka is a lesson in survival. Unable to spend even an hour without performing a prank or joke, Vanka turns his aunt's home into a death trap, and Dasha is either chasing after him or dealing with the consequences.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vyacheslav Lavrov
- Original Title
- Ванька
- Country of Origin
- Russia
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vyacheslav Lavrov
Department Leadership Roster
Vyacheslav Lavrov
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Vanka.
More Like Vanka
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Vanka
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Vanka about?
Overweight Dasha works as a proof-reader for a glossy magazine. Commonsense and previous experience have taught her not to harbour any illusions concerning a happy private life. So instead, she finds solace in detective novels, television and cakes, which she consumes in large quantities. However, when two men appear almost simultaneously, her life is turned upside down. The first is Stas, her tall and handsome new neighbour. Dasha is smitten but is aware that he will never return her love. The other 'man' is Vanka, her eight-year old nephew, whom she has agreed to look after while his mother is away in a resort town looking for a looking to land herself a good catch. Living with Vanka is a lesson in survival. Unable to spend even an hour without performing a prank or joke, Vanka turns his aunt's home into a death trap, and Dasha is either chasing after him or dealing with the consequences.
Who directed Vanka?
Vanka was directed by Vyacheslav Lavrov.
Who stars in Vanka?
The principal cast of Vanka includes Mariya Bortnik, Maksim Saprykin, Anton Batyrev, Aleksandra Nazarova, Natalya Dvoretskaya.
When was Vanka released and how long is it?
Vanka was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.