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The Postman's White Nights

2014Movie1 h 30 min

68
GoodGoodWatch score

A melancholic, slow-burning drama movie about everyday modern life.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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The film represents life in a godforsaken Russian village. The only way to reach the mainland is to cross the lake by boat and a postman became the only connection with the outside world. A reserved community has been set up here. Despite the modern technologies and a spaceport nearby the people of the village live the way they would in the Neolithic Era. There is neither government nor social services or jobs. The postman's beloved woman escapes the village life and moves to the city. Postman's outboard engine gets stolen and he can no longer deliver mail. His normal pattern of life is disrupted. The postman makes a decision to leave for the city too but returns before long with no certain reason. The script is based on real characters' stories. People from the village play their own parts in the film. The search for the protagonist lasted for over a year.

Feels like

  • Russian Village Life
  • Social Isolation
  • Neolithic Era
  • Loss of Connection
  • Existential Disruption
  • Real Character Stories
  • Documentary-Style
  • Melancholic Realism

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Facts

October 14, 2014 · 1 h 30 min · Drama

Released
October 14, 2014
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
Russian
Made in
Russia
Budget
$1 million
Box office
$42,491
Available in
135 countries

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Where can I stream The Postman's White Nights?

In the United States, The Postman's White Nights is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Hoopla, Plex, Filmzie, Darkroom, and Fawesome. You can rent or buy it from MovieMe. It also streams in 134 other countries.

Is The Postman's White Nights worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 89%, and Metacritic 83). Critics rate it higher (86 out of 100) than audiences (68).

Is The Postman's White Nights plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Postman's White Nights in English?

Russian

No, it was made in Russian.