The Whaler Boy (2020)

A young hunter sets off an a journey to find a girl he saw on his computer.

Director:

Philipp Yuryev

Writer:

Philipp Yuryev

Stars:

Vladimir Onokhov, Kristina Asmus, Vladimir Lyubimtsev

6 wins & 3 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview:
Vladimir Onokhov	...	Leshka
Kristina Asmus	...	Girl from America
Vladimir Lyubimtsev	...	Kolyan
Nikolay Tatato	...	Grandfather
Arieh Worthalter	...	Border Patrol Guard
Maria Chuprinskaia	...	Blond Girl

Storyline

A young hunter sets off an a journey to find a girl he saw on his computer.

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Genres:

Drama

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User Reviews

An original take on the heroes journey

One of the best films out of venice and my personal favorite. The film has an impressive mise en image and mise en scene, blends documentary and fiction filmmaking while constantly engaging the audience through the characters and the absurdity of the story. From all of the films I've seen in Venice and considering that I was part of the Giornate degli Autori Jury this year, and that this was our choice, I would say that "The Whaler Boy" is one of the most ambitious films I've seen in a long long time. It will take you by the hand the minute it starts with a purely magical first shot and the joyous yet melancholic ending.

Details

Official Sites:

Official site [China]

Country:

Russia Poland Belgium

Language:

Russian English

Release Date:

5 September 2020 (Italy)

Also Known As:

The Whaler Boy

Filming Locations:

Chukotka, Russia

Box Office

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$207,853

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Runtime:

93 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

4:3