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Once Upon a Time in the Provinces

2008·Movie
1h 52min
IMDb5.7

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Once Upon a Time in the Provinces fingerprint

High energy, a touch of humor.

Energy

Violent and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence8
  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Cringe Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Sex, alcohol and violence define the people of a city in defeat in this downbeat drama from writer and director Katya Shagalova. As a teenager, Nastia (Yulia Peresild) was the star of a popular television series, but now her career is in decline and her father, an officer in the Russian army, has kicked her out of the house.
Downbeat DramaRussian CinemaSmall TownSocial DecayViolenceAlcoholismSexLost YouthBleak Outlook

Crew

Directed by:
Ekaterina Shagalova
Written by:
Ekaterina Shagalova
Produced by:
Yury Moroz, Ruben Dishdishyan, Aram Movsesyan
Composed by:
Aleksey Shelygin, Vyacheslav Karasyov, Zoya Vasilyeva

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Once Upon a Time in the Provinces worth watching?

44
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 45/100 (IMDb 5.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Once Upon a Time in the Provinces rated?

Sexual contentViolenceStrong languageDrug use

Content advisories: sexual content, violence, strong language, and drug use.

How long is Once Upon a Time in the Provinces?

1 h 52 min

Once Upon a Time in the Provinces runs 1 h 52 min.

What language is Once Upon a Time in the Provinces in?

Russian

It was made in Russian. Produced in Russia.