Loveless (2017)

A couple going through a divorce must team up to find their son who has disappeared during one of their bitter arguments.

Director:

Andrey Zvyagintsev

Writers:

Oleg Negin, Andrey Zvyagintsev

Stars:

Maryana Spivak, Aleksey Rozin, Matvey Novikov

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 17 wins & 29 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Maryana Spivak	...	Zhenya
Aleksey Rozin	...	Boris
Matvey Novikov	...	Alyosha
Marina Vasileva	...	Masha
Andris Keiss	...	Anton (as Andris Keyshs)
Aleksey Fateev	...	Ivan
Sergey Borisov	...	Operupolnomochennyy
Natalya Potapova	...	Mat Zheni (as Nataliya Potapova)
Anna Gulyarenko	...	Mat Mashi
Artyom Zhigulin	...	Kuznetsov
Maksim Solopov	...	Otets Kuznetsova
Sergey Badichkin	...	Sosluzhivets Borisa
Tatyana Ryabokon	...	Rieltor
Maksim Stoyanov	...	Pokupatel
Varvara Shmykova	...	Lena, volontyor

Storyline

Still living under the same roof, the Moscow couple of Boris and Zhenya is in the terrible final stages of a bitter divorce. Under those circumstances, as both have already found new partners, the insults pour down like rain in this toxic familial battle zone, always pivoting around the irresolvable and urgent matter of Alyosha's custody, their 12-year-old only son. Unheard, unloved, and above all, unwanted, the introverted and unhappy boy feels that he is an intolerable burden, however, what his parents don't know is that he can hear every single word. As a result, when Boris and Zhenya finally realize that Alyosha has been missing for nearly two days, it is already too late. But is this a simple case of a runaway teenager?

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Plot Keywords:

missing child | divorce | written by director | missing boy | missing person | 

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Taglines:

A Missing Child. A Marriage Destroyed. A Country in Crisis,

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Genres:

Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong sexuality, graphic nudity, language and a brief disturbing image

Details

Official Sites:

Official site [Japan] Official site [United States]

Country:

Russia France Germany Belgium USA

Language:

Russian

Release Date:

1 June 2017 (Russia)

Also Known As:

Loveless

Filming Locations:

Yuzhnoye Tushino District, Moscow, Russia

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$30,222, 18 February 2018, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$549,118, 19 April 2018

Company Credits

Production Co:

Fetisoff Illusion, Non-Stop Productions, Fetisoff Illusion

Technical Specs

Runtime:

127 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Official submission of Russia for the 'Best Foreign Language Film' category of the 90th Academy Awards in 2018.

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Goofs

While the plot sets in late 2012, Sleepwalking by Bring Me The Horizon, that was released in 2013, plays in the car.

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Quotes

Zhenya: I think I've made a terrible mistake.

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Connections

Featured in The 75th Golden Globe Awards (2018)

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Soundtracks

Silouans Song
Composed by Arvo Pärt

User Reviews

Loveless is an unforgettable experience, a film that is recommended to everyone.

Andrey Zvyagintsev is one of the best directors nowadays and i truly regard Loveless his greatest film so far. It is a complex, deep portrait of a society in decay since it is composed of superficial people, extremely selfish and harsh. What really matters is their little world and their perfect image which is filtered through the social media. People totally empty whose attitude will have tragic consequences. Loveless is a socking experience because of its unbearable truth. This society that is described could be anywhere. Not only in Russia. So, besides the perfect screenplay, Loveless carries an absolutely powerful direction and a hauntingly beautiful cinematography. Moreover editing, music and acting are all top class. Loveless is an unforgettable experience, a film that is recommended to everyone. It will make you think and think for good. 10/10