really russian

Ruthie 2022-11-17 12:04:54

I thought it was just a family drama movie, the main color of blue-gray, cold and quiet.

The father returned after 12 years of absence, a typical Russian-style powerful father, the accumulation of contradictions between father and son, the conflict broke out, causing tragedy, Ivan climbed to the top of the tower, his father's life ended under the tower, the powerful father and the rebellious Ivan will meet A final tragedy is inevitable.

Knowing the political background of the film at that time, this film is a political fable, which is even more powerful.

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The Return quotes

  • [first lines]

    [on-screen caption: Sunday]

    [boy falls in the water, then floats up]

    Zavodila: Jump as we agreed! Who climbs down the ladder is a cowardly wanker.

    [swims to the shore]

    Boy on Tower: Go on, Vityok. You're next.

  • [last lines]

    Ivan: Look...

    [shows a photo to Andrey]

    Andrey: Hide it.

    [Ivan puts the photo back]

    Ivan: Andrey, my feet are wet.

    Andrey: Take your shoes off.