A Russian story on the theme familiar with those that have seen "The Return of Martin Guerre," "The Thief," and other films wherein a long-lost father returns to his family (Russians seem really to be the kings of this theme).
"The Return" doesn't spell out exactly the historical period, the reason for the man's absense. Rather, it centers on the impact his return has on his two sons, the wife effectively disappearing after a few scenes.
Like the Turgenev masterpiece, "Fathers and Sons," this work shows in very primal, efficient strokes the powerful familial bonds.
The seeming simplicity of the story ill prepares you for the torrent of emotions which will grip you.
Simply put: a masterpiece and a film you musn't miss.
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Topic - Victor's right: "Vozvraschenie," or "The Return" is... "incredible". - tinear 04:21:21 06/26/06 (15)
- Yes, but did the father really return..... - Doug Flynn 01:04:36 06/27/06 (1)
- We can hope, but given there is no market here, chances are zero... Give us Stalone! - Victor Khomenko 05:29:08 06/27/06 (0)
- While not my find (others posted on it before I did), great film indeed - Victor Khomenko 07:39:04 06/26/06 (12)
- That would be... - clarkjohnsen 10:20:54 06/26/06 (11)
- I thought it was you, but didn't want to start a war by possibly offending someone - Victor Khomenko 11:04:39 06/26/06 (4)
- Who? Who's she? nt - clarkjohnsen 09:07:20 06/27/06 (3)
- Re: Who? Who's she? nt - Victor Khomenko 10:21:41 06/27/06 (2)
- "A woman director with a man's grip." - clarkjohnsen 07:53:59 06/28/06 (1)
- LOL! Just get the freaking movie... will ya? - Victor Khomenko 07:57:47 06/28/06 (0)
- Now, Clark, are you sure you've really seen it and not are going by - tinear 10:26:43 06/26/06 (5)
- Clark's taste is usually fine, except for one dark spot - - Victor Khomenko 11:06:01 06/26/06 (4)
- It was in *digital*! It was free! And I got a T-shirt too! nt - clarkjohnsen 09:08:37 06/27/06 (2)
- How did you manage a T-shirt? I didn't get that much! - Victor Khomenko 10:16:49 06/27/06 (1)
- "You mean people actually PAY to watch that crap?" Not me, boy! nt - clarkjohnsen 10:19:35 06/27/06 (0)
- I know you'd like to rewrite that...nt - tinear 17:12:30 06/26/06 (0)