Kin
Originally released in 1981. Kin is a comedy/drama film. directed by Nikita Mikhalkov.
Starring Nonna Mordyukova, Svetlana Kryuchkova, and Yuri Bogatyryov
Synopsis
The story follows Maria Konovalova who travels from her rural village to visit her daughter Nina in the city. Maria's arrival exposes the stark contrasts between rural and urban lifestyles and reveals deep-seated family tensions. Interestingly, Родня (Rodnya) in Russian sounds very similar to the word Родина (Rodina), which means "Motherland." The film features three generations of women — Maria, her daughter Nina, and her granddaughter Irina — symbolizing three different Russias: one from the past, one modern, and one representing the future.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 6, 1981
44 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (33 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
Top Cast
Nonna Mordyukova
as Mama
Svetlana Kryuchkova
as Nina
Yuri Bogatyryov
as Stasik
Ivan Bortnik
as Vovchik
Andrei Petrov
as Lyapin
Fyodor Stukov
as Irishka
Vsevolod Larionov
as The general
Nikita Mikhalkov
as Waiter #1 / 1st Man On Photo
Pavel Lebeshev
as Waiter #2 / 2nd Man On Photo
Alexander Adabashyan
as Waiter #3 / 3rd Man On Photo / Man In The Train
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Mosfilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kin about?
The story follows Maria Konovalova who travels from her rural village to visit her daughter Nina in the city. Maria's arrival exposes the stark contrasts between rural and urban lifestyles and reve...
Who directed Kin?
Kin was directed by Nikita Mikhalkov.
How long is Kin?
Kin has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was Kin released?
Kin was released on December 6, 1981 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Kin?
The main cast of Kin includes Nonna Mordyukova, Svetlana Kryuchkova, Yuri Bogatyryov, Ivan Bortnik, Andrei Petrov.