The Return (2003)

• Drama
• Mystery

Two young brothers in contemporary Russia are reunited with a father they know only from an old photograph after his sudden return from a long absence. With their mother’s reluctant consent, they set out on a remote trip that quickly becomes an uneasy test of authority, trust, and masculinity. As the journey moves deeper into the wilderness, the fragile bonds between father and sons are pushed to their limits.

Rating

7.3 / 10 (737 votes)

Release date

June 25, 2003

Runtime

1h 51m

Language

Russian

Director

Andrey Zvyagintsev

Status

Released