CinemaOSMovie · 2019 · 1h 11m

The Son

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In 2013, Dima Ilukhin, the cousin of the film’s director and a soldier in the Russian army, died on duty in the Republic of Dagestan in the North Caucasus. He was 21 years old. This incident marks the starting point for Abaturov’s reflection on the military. He films the training of new recruits in Siberia, as they bid farewell to their mothers and girlfriends, learn the mechanics of a Kalashnikov, or how to throw a hand grenade and administer first aid. While his parents try to cope with their loss, Dima’s former fellow recruits have to return to battle.

Directed byAlexander Abaturov

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Released
Runtime
1h 11m
Language
RU
Released
May 29, 2019
Studios
Petit à Petit ProductionSibériade

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Alexander Abaturov
Alexander Abaturov
Written by
Alexander Abaturov
Alexander Abaturov
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Rebecca Houzel
Alexander Abaturov
Alexander Abaturov

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