Zhazhda

"Movie about present"

Mar 31 2013 N/A 1h 42m
Drama, War

Young Chechnya war veteran alienates himself from his friends and family because of his burned face. When he has to help find his war-time friend, he manages to get back to life again.

Plot

Kostya's life is split in two: before and after the war in Chechnya. And the worst thing is that during the last fight he was badly burned in a tank. Doctors saved his life but half of his face looks miserable. Now he lives alone in total isolation, and spends his time on painting and drinking. The disappearance of his war-time friend Seryoga triggers a strange mechanism in Kostya, thanks to which he comes back to life again.

Written by

Andrey Gelasimov

Directed by

Dmitriy Tyurin

Production Countries

Russia

Production Companies

RWS

Languages

Awards

5 wins & 3 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
195
Average Rating
6.9 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA