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The Return
Возвращение
Two young brothers in contemporary Russia are reunited with a father they know only from an old photograph after his sudden return from a long absence. With their mother’s reluctant consent, they set out on a remote trip that quickly becomes an uneasy test of authority, trust, and masculinity. As the journey moves deeper into the wilderness, the fragile bonds between father and sons are pushed to their limits.
Screenings
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Presented by Russkaya MetanoyaA screening of Andrey Zvyagintsev's debut masterpiece, The Return (2003). Two brothers are confronted by the sudden reappearance of their father, a man they have only known from a decade-old photograph. This unexpected visit uproots them from their quiet home life and takes them to a remote island, where their reality is reshaped by the presence of a man who is nearly a legend to them. Following the film, we will discuss the story with family psychologist Natalya Matveeva. Cast: Konstantin Lavronenko, Vladimir Garin, Ivan Dobronravov, Nataliya Vdovina. Entry via registration (DM @rusmetanoia). Participation by donation — any paper banknote.