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The Son (Syn)

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Dima was killed on the 23rd of May 2013 at the age of 21. Enlisted in the Russian army, he was shot in the head during a military operation in Dagestan. His parents face the void following his death, whilst the army continues to train young soldiers for future missions. The two universes intertwine to portray what Dima's life was like and its brutal end.

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Kambole Campbell One Room With A View 08/25/2018
3/5
There's not a lot to latch onto, and any feeling that you might be expected to take away from it feels slight as a result. For the most part though, the implication alone is enough. Go to Full Review Jordan Mintzer The Hollywood Reporter 02/21/2018
A stark and unsettling account of army life. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Alexander Abaturov

Director

Franklin Silverio

Actor

Alexander Abaturov

Cinematographer

Aleksandr Kuznetsov

Cinematographer

Artyom Petrov

Cinematographer

Luc Forveille

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Synopsis Dima was killed on the 23rd of May 2013 at the age of 21. Enlisted in the Russian army, he was shot in the head during a military operation in Dagestan. His parents face the void following his death, whilst the army continues to train young soldiers for future missions. The two universes intertwine to portray what Dima's life was like and its brutal end.
Director
Alexander Abaturov
Genre
Documentary
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 10, 2023
Runtime
1h 11m