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One's Own Truth

2008Movie

62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2

A moving, nostalgic movie about family and society.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

Marina Gusko grew up in Azerbaijan and considered it her homeland. Became a teacher because in the sixties it was a promising profession. She married Volodya, believing that this is true love. Gave birth to children and hoped that they will have a bright future. She sincerely believed in the Soviet ideals and had no doubt that her life will not disappoint.

Feels like

  • Soviet Era
  • Family Drama
  • Social Commentary
  • Historical Backdrop
  • Emotional Storytelling
  • Character-Driven
  • Nostalgic
  • Psychological Depth

Crew

Directed by
Natalya Radionova
Written by
Natalya Radionova
Produced by
Aleksandr Kushaev, Irina Smirnova
Music by
Сергей Терехов

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

May 6, 2008 · Russian · Russia

Released
May 6, 2008
Original language
Russian
Made in
Russia

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is One's Own Truth worth watching?"

Questions about One's Own Truth

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is One's Own Truth worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 6.2).

Is One's Own Truth okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is One's Own Truth good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is One's Own Truth plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is One's Own Truth in English?

Russian

No, it was made in Russian.