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A Family Affair

1980Movie1 h 25 min

Drama
100
MasterpieceGoodWatch score

A nostalgic, wholesome drama movie about everyday modern life and family, with standout performances.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want fast pacing · you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, adrenaline or brutality.

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Story

After fifteen years of wandering, Ivan Shalnev returned to his native village for the summer. Autumn arrived quickly. He hadn't managed to accomplish everything he had planned. But he realized where his happiness lay, and he stayed forever...

Feels like

  • Soviet Rural Drama
  • Nostalgic Homecoming
  • Character Study
  • Quiet Introspection
  • Family and Belonging
  • Melancholic Realism
  • Strong Ensemble Cast
  • Poetic Slow Cinema
  • Emotional Catharsis
  • Timeless Human Values

Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
Aleksandr Efremov
Written by
Artur Makarov
Music by
Venyamin Basner

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Facts

January 1, 1980 · 1 h 25 min · Drama

Released
January 1, 1980
Runtime
1 h 25 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
Russian
Made in
Russia

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is A Family Affair worth watching?"

Questions about A Family Affair

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is A Family Affair worth watching?

100
MasterpieceGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 100.

Is A Family Affair okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is A Family Affair plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Will I feel good after watching A Family Affair?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for wholesome and 7 for hopefulness.

Is A Family Affair in English?

Russian

No, it was made in Russian.