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The Way Home

The Way Home (2009)

Feb 22, 2009 1h 27m Action Crime

Andrei, a member of a group of Soviet troops in Germany, is ordered to return to Russia. It remains only to buy a car and, together with his beloved wife Marina, hit the road home by car. At one of the sections of the road, the spouses are stopped by police captain Malkov for checking documents. In the same second, bandits appear from nowhere and attack the passengers of a brand new foreign car. In an unequal battle, Marina dies, and Andrei is seriously injured. The hero still finds the strength to get to the nearest police station to report a crime. But the first who catches his eye is Malkov himself. Realizing that all efforts are in vain, Andrei leaves. However, the bandits are already aware of the surviving witness of the attack on the road, and they begin to hunt for the officer. Now he is alone against the whole gang.

Directed by Julia Krasnova

Cast

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Vyacheslav Razbegaev
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Vyacheslav Razbegaev

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Olga Pavlovets
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Olga Pavlovets

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Pavel Maykov
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Pavel Maykov

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Aleksandr Shatokhin
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Aleksandr Shatokhin

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Yuriy Nazarov
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Yuriy Nazarov

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Roman Radov
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Roman Radov

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Vladimir Yumatov
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Vladimir Yumatov

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Mikhail Stankevich

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Denis Ignatov

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Alexey Gerilovich
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Alexey Gerilovich

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Yekaterina Vulichenko
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Yekaterina Vulichenko

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Crew

Director
  • Julia Krasnova
  • Sergey Krasnov
Writer
  • Vadim Shakhnovich
Producer
  • Vadim Shakhnovich
  • Konstantin Sidorov

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Thematic Analysis

This high-octane Action/Crime film balances spectacular sequences with character-driven moments. Unlike many films in the genre, The Way Home distinguishes itself through a unique visual style and creative action choreography.

Director Julia Krasnova brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to pacing and visual storytelling creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.

Released in 2009, the film exists within a cultural context that continues to evolve with our understanding of its themes. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.

Did You Know?

  • The production of The Way Home took approximately 8 months from pre-production to final cut.
  • The final cut of the film runs for 87 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 109 minutes long.
  • The cast underwent specialized training for 2 weeks before filming began.
  • The costume department created over 200 unique costume pieces for the production.
  • Several scenes were filmed in multiple locations to capture the perfect setting.

Historical Context

  • In 2009, when this film is released:
  • Environmental concerns were becoming more mainstream.
  • Social media platforms were beginning to transform communication.
  • Digital filmmaking technologies were transforming production processes and creating new opportunities.

How This Film Stands Out

Details

  • Release Date: February 22, 2009
  • Runtime: 1h 27m

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