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DramaWar3.5

1945, Leningrad. World War II has devastated the city, demolishing its buildings and leaving its citizens in tatters, physically and mentally. Two young women, Iya and Masha, search for meaning and hope in the struggle to rebuild their lives amongst the ruins.1945, Leningrad. World War II has devastated the city, demolishing its buildings and leaving its citizens in tatters, physically and mentally. Two young women, Iya and Masha, search for meaning and hope in the struggle to rebuild their lives...

June 20, 2019 · Directed by Kantemir Balagov

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A simple estimate based mostly on pace, with small nudges for flow, payoff speed, and how much keeps happening. Rounded to the nearest 5 minutes.

Runtime2h 14m
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Feels like2h 35m
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Where this movie sits
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How it's told

  • Pace. Slow burn or propulsive. How much patience the film asks of you.
  • Complexity. Straightforward or demanding. Whether you can sink in, or have to keep up.

What it feels like

  • Tone. Light or heavy. Whether it plays for fun or for weight.
  • Emotionality. Restrained or openly emotional. How much it reaches for your feelings.
  • Outlook. Bleak or hopeful. What it believes about people when it counts.
  • Intensity. Gentle or provocative. How far it is willing to push you.

What it's grounded in

  • Realism. Stylized or grounded. Whether it feels larger than life or plausibly real.
  • Substance. Pure entertainment or ideas. Whether you want a ride or something to chew on.
How it's told
Pace
Complexity
What it feels like
Tone
Emotionality
Outlook
Intensity
What it's grounded in
Realism
Substance

Cast & crew

Viktoriya Miroshnichenko
Iya Sergueeva
Vasilisa Perelygina
Masha
Konstantin Balakirev
Stepan
Kseniya Kutepova
Lyubov Petrovna
Olga Dragunova
Seamstress
Andrey Bykov
Nikolay Ivanovich
Igor Shirokov
Sasha
Timofey Glazkov
Pashka
Alyona Kuchkova
Stepan's Wife
Veniamin Kac
Sasha's Friend
Denis Kozinets
Sasha's Father
Alisa Oleynik
Katya

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