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The Life and Adventures of Mishka Yaponchik (Once in Odessa)

2011·Show
12Episodes in1Season
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4
IMDb7.4

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Strong craft.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Nostalgic and romantic

  • Nostalgia8
  • Romance7
  • Pathos7

Humor

Some sharp wit and dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Dark Humor5
  • Physical Comedy2

World

History, crime, and a real life story

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

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About

Mishka Yaponchik was a Ukrainian gangster, Jewish, lived in Odessa at the beginning of the XX century, the military leader of two thousand of gangsters and the prototype of Benia Krik in The "Odessa Tales" by Soviet Jewish writer Isaak Babel. Born Moisei Vinnitsky, Yaponchik ("the Japanese") was an exceptional and eccentric character. Hailed as the next Robin Hood, he established his own code of conduct forbidding the robbing of the poor and professional classes.
Historical Crime DramaUkrainian CultureBiographical NarrativeCharismatic Anti-HeroEarly 20th CenturyOdessa UnderworldSocial BanditryPeriod PiecePolitical IntrigueGangster Saga

Crew

Directed by:
Sergey Ginzburg
Produced by:
Vladyslav Riashyn, Vitaliy Bordachev, Elizaveta Troitskaya
Composed by:
Vladimir Davydenko

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Is The Life and Adventures of Mishka Yaponchik (Once in Odessa) worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 7.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Life and Adventures of Mishka Yaponchik (Once in Odessa) rated?

ViolenceStrong language

Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How many seasons does The Life and Adventures of Mishka Yaponchik (Once in Odessa) have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 12 episodes.

Is The Life and Adventures of Mishka Yaponchik (Once in Odessa) based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

When did The Life and Adventures of Mishka Yaponchik (Once in Odessa) air?

It ran from 2011 to 2011 and has ended.

What language is The Life and Adventures of Mishka Yaponchik (Once in Odessa) in?

Russian

It was made in Russian. Produced in Russia, Ukraine.

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