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Movie Info

Release Date: June 25, 2003
Runtime: 111 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (12)
Genres:
Drama Mystery
Budget: $0
Revenue: $8,482,993
Original Language: Russian
Status: Released
Production Countries:
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
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82/100
Metacritic
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7.3/10
TMDB
694 votes
7.9/10
IMDb
49,472 votes
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The Return

2003

"Secrets buried deep, truths waiting to resurface."

Also known as: 🇩🇪 DE: Die Rückkehr? 🇵🇹 PT: O Regresso? 🇰🇷 KO: 리턴? 🇨🇳 ZH: 回家? 🇷🇺 RU: Vozvrashchenie? All international titles (12) →
Drama Mystery 111 min 7.9/10

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

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Category Level Indicator
Violence 2/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 2/5
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Budget: $0
Revenue: $8,482,993
Profit $8,482,993

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The Return is directed by Andrey Zvyagintsev .

Keywords

#road trip 73 #father son relationship 58 #brother 21 #abusive father 11 #relationship problems 9 #roadtrip 4 #father son reunion 4 #troubled teen 4 #troubled youth 3 #troubled past 2 #dysfunctional father-son relationship 1

Trivia & Fun Facts about The Return

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  • The film was shot primarily in the remote Russian wilderness, with locations chosen for their stark and haunting beauty, which visually emphasizes the themes of isolation and tension in the story.

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  • The casting of the two young brothers was particularly challenging, as the director sought actors who could authentically convey a range of emotional states while navigating complex familial dynamics.

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  • During filming, the cast and crew faced unpredictable weather conditions, which often delayed shooting schedules and contributed to the overall sense of unpredictability that the film explores.

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  • The father character is often depicted in shadows or partially obscured, symbolizing the mystery and emotional distance that defines his relationship with his sons.

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  • The film's score, composed by Andrey Zvyagintsev's frequent collaborator, features minimalistic and atmospheric music that enhances the film's themes of tension and emotional disconnection.

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  • A notable connection exists between 'The Return' and Andrey Zvyagintsev's later works, which continue to explore themes of family dynamics and existential crises within Russian society.

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  • In one scene, a character's watch is seen on the wrong wrist, leading to a continuity error that went unnoticed in the final cut.

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