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Scythe Hitting Stone (2017)
Director: Anja Kreis
Cast: Aleksey Solonchev, Kseniya Kutepova, Alexey Chernykh, Robert Vaab
Runtime79 min
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Russia in 2000. The end of the post-Soviet era. The province of Ivanovo. The Mironovich family keeps a wake: their youngest son Andrej died in the war. His older brother Anton meets Andrej's last wish: He drives his motorcycle through the city at sunrise. Meanwhile, in love with Anton Vika is raped after the disco. Her mother commits a senseless murder at home. There are no guilty parties.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Scythe Hitting Stone, the 2017 drama/comedy directed by Anja Kreis, has received a mixed critical reception, with some praising its nuanced portrayal of post-Soviet life but others finding it uneven. The film has not been recognized with any major awards, and its audience reception on platforms like IMDb is moderate, though details on its commercial performance are limited.
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This 2017 Russian drama-comedy directed by Anja Kreis offers a poignant and darkly humorous portrait of life in post-Soviet Russia, anchored by standout performances from Aleksey Solonchev and Kseniya Kutepova. The film blends the everyday struggles of the Mironovich family with moments of absurdist social commentary, creating a unique and compelling cinematic experience for fans of slow-burn character studies.