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The Red Snowball Tree

1974Movie

73

GoodGoodWatch score

A moving, melancholic drama movie about everyday modern life and crime.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

A thief named Egor, having served a term in prison, goes to the country to meet his pen-friend Lyuba, a kind genial village woman. Egor comes to love Lyuba sincerely. Now he has friends, work and a beloved woman, he decides to break with his criminal past and start a new life. However, his former criminal associates interfere brutally.

Feels like

Russian Drama
Crime & Redemption
Rural Setting
Melancholy Romance
Social Commentary
Tragic Fate
Character Study
Post-Prison Life

Crew

Directed by: Vasiliy Shukshin
Written by: Vasiliy Shukshin
Produced by: German Krylov
Music by: Pavel Chekalov

Everyone

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Facts

March 25, 1974 · Violence · Drama

Released: March 25, 1974
Content: Violence
Genres: Drama
Original language: Russian
Made in: Russia
Available in: 12 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Red Snowball Tree?"

Questions about The Red Snowball Tree

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Red Snowball Tree?

It streams in 8 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Red Snowball Tree worth watching?

73

GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 7.5).

Is The Red Snowball Tree good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Red Snowball Tree plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is The Red Snowball Tree in English?

Russian

No, it was made in Russian.