Who, If Not Us
Who, If Not Us

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Who, If Not Us

1998
Movie
89 min
Russian

This movie deals with two friends, 13-14 year old boys. One comes from a more or less stable home (although he is growing up with single mom) and another comes from a broken up family. One day the kids break into a store to pretty much have fun and get something to eat, short time after they get caught and one kid is sent to juvenile prison (14 year old) and another one is released to his being too young to be tried (13 years old). The younger kid feels bad about such decision, feels guilty and tries to help his friend in any way possible. While trying to help he is meeting a guy, who is ex-cop and now down-on-his-luck drunk(played by Priyomykhov himself)... the two become friends. In the finale, the ex-cop has to go one of the PTA meeting at school (his mother could not get away from work and knows nothing about the ex-cop) where suddenly his mother appears and meets the "father"...

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: Jonas GrimåsGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

A drama exploring the complexities of a woman's life and her relationships. The film delves into themes of identity, societal expectations, and the search for personal fulfillment. It follows the protagonist as she navigates significant life events and personal struggles.

Critical Reception

The film received a mixed to positive reception, with critics often highlighting the performances, particularly of the lead actress. Some found the pacing and narrative to be somewhat slow, while others appreciated its thoughtful exploration of character.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its strong lead performance and emotional depth.

  • Some found the narrative to be underdeveloped or slow-moving.

  • Appreciated for its attempts to tackle complex human relationships.

Google audience: Audience reception information for this film on Google is not widely available or documented.

Fun Fact

The film is based on a novel by the same name by Swedish author Inger Alfvén.

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