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The Girl

2008Movie2 h 9 min

DramaRomance
52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9

A moving, romantic drama movie about everyday modern life and growing up.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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Story

Lena Yartseva is a Moscow school girl. She has a typical family of modest means. Lena loves to dream of a good life and a lot of time in the nearby shopping center, where is her realm of dreams, and the mirror looks at her reflection – usually clad girls. Too much of a difference between her parents’ wishes and possibilities. Perfectionism, anger, temper originate Lena quarrels with his parents and leaves the house.

Feels like

  • Russian Coming-of-Age
  • Family Drama
  • Social Commentary
  • Teenage Disillusionment
  • Moscow
  • Yearning for a Better Life
  • Parent-Child Conflict
  • Psychological Exploration

Cast

1 of 1

Crew

Directed by
Elena Nikolaeva
Written by
Ganna Slutski
Produced by
David Keosayan, Tatyana Voronovich
Music by
Alexey Garnizov

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Facts

June 6, 2008 · 2 h 9 min · Drama, Romance, TV Movie

Released
June 6, 2008
Runtime
2 h 9 min
Genres
Drama, Romance, TV Movie
Original language
Russian
Made in
Russia

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is The Girl worth watching?"

Questions about The Girl

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Girl worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52 (IMDb 5.9).

Is The Girl okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Girl good for date night?

and 2 moreFamily Movie NightAdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPublic Viewing Safe

It's better for a family night: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for families.

Is The Girl 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 Girl in English?

Russian

No, it was made in Russian.