When a sudden illness and an unexpected reunion threaten dutiful housewife Elena's potential inheritance, she must hatch a desperate plan ...When a sudden illness and an unexpected reunion threaten dutiful housewife Elena's potential inheritance, she must hatch a desperate plan ...When a sudden illness and an unexpected reunion threaten dutiful housewife Elena's potential inheritance, she must hatch a desperate plan ...
- Awards
- 24 wins & 23 nominations
Vasiliy Michkov
- Lawyer
- (as Vasily Michkov)
- Director
- Writers
- All cast & crew
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Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThe film was originally planned to be made in English under the name "Helen", with Elena, Vladimir and Sergey called Helen, Richard and Dan, respectively. Andrey Zvyagintsev dropped the idea when he realized working with an English producer meant "overcoming the issues of the creative method, of the language of cinema." Soon he proposed the script to Alexander Rodnyansky and the next day after Rodnyansky read it, he phoned Zvyagintsev and said, "Let's start." Zvyagintsev thanked Rodnyansky in a later interview for sharing his views.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Eshenepozner: Vitaly Mansky (2020)
- SoundtracksSymphony No. 3: Movement No. III
Written by Philip Glass
Performed by Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Martin Alsop (as Marin Alsop)
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© DUNVAGEN MUSIC PUBLISHERS Inc.
Featured review
Most of the complaints about the movie fail to realize that sometimes, in more artistic works time, lighting, limited dialogue are used to create a mood. This move had a very interesting message, and in order to demonstrate the predicament that Elena is in. I could relate to her and how she felt that she was used and that her step daughter takes things for granted. While Elena is a very modest women who is looking out for the best interests of those around her.
I did enjoy the film, and as with most foreign films I enjoy the lighting the music and the overall feel. This goes a long way in order to transport us to another time and place. I actually felt for Elena right from the start of the film.
You must see in order to understand but I hope you get as much as I got out of it.
I did enjoy the film, and as with most foreign films I enjoy the lighting the music and the overall feel. This goes a long way in order to transport us to another time and place. I actually felt for Elena right from the start of the film.
You must see in order to understand but I hope you get as much as I got out of it.
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Details
- Release date
- Country of origin
- Official site
- Language
- Also known as
- Mối Tình Tội Lỗi
- Filming locations
- Biryulyovo Zapadnoye District, Moscow, Russia(power plant)
- Production company
- See more company credits at IMDbPro
Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $233,380
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $9,035
- May 20, 2012
- Gross worldwide
- $2,227,905
- Runtime1 hour 49 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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