A historical drama that recreates the brutal events of 1946 Russia, in which Stalin, having tricked expatriates into returning to their native land, murders and imprisons them as they cross the border. The film focuses on a married couple and their seven-year-old son. The father, a Russian immigrant living in France, decides to .. Read more
| Starring | Sandrine Bonnaire, Oleg Menshikov, Catherine Deneuve, Sergei Bodrov Jr. |
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| Director | Regis Wargnier |
| Genres | Drama, World Cinema |
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In 1946 Russian emigrants flock back to the USSR, answering Stalin's invitation to help rebuild the ravaged motherland.... read more on Time Out
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not bad
It's strange, I liked and didn't like this movie at the same time. The scene, story, main 2 actors and photography were good, but directing at times ... read more »
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Amazing..
Truly amazing and believable story. Very well played by best Russian actors. Every detail is full of reality and truth. Russia in stalinism period - you'll ... read more »
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Go East
This film looks good and is acted solidly. The story is compelling and well told. That notwithstanding, it feels like a bit like some worthy Euro-drama. ... read more »
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not quite what I expected...
The cast was fantastic, the authenticity of the setting was almost there, yet the plot was too eleborate with far too many little deviations, and, frankly, ... read more »
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Torn
The reality of regimes splitting relationships and people apart. Desperation for freedom!!
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Dismal!
Poorly drawn characters and not a very believable story. We just thought this film was dismal from start to finish.
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Excellent
Gripped from start to finish, Subtitles are not normally my cup of tea, but with this film I made an exception, because it was exceptional. Well worth a watch, ... read more »
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Great spralling story...
Great spralling story, nicely told and well acted. The historical elements add an extra punch and I beleive it is a true story too. High quality drama.
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not bad
It's strange, I liked and didn't like this movie at the same time. The scene, story, main 2 actors and photography were good, but directing at times ... read more »
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eAST wEST
A thoroughly enjoyable film. Good performances from all actors especially the lead male and female. Deneuve does nothing except add her name to the film, but ... read more »
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Shades of grey
East-West
The film is about the life of one Russian ?migr? doctor and his French family lured back into Russia after the second world war. The ... read more »
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