Roots
Originally released in 2005. Roots is a comedy/drama film. directed by Pavel Lungin.
Starring Konstantin Khabenskiy, Esther Gorintin, and Daniil Spivakovskiy
Synopsis
Shameless slimeball Eduard "Edik" Letov - clad in an everpresent Hawaiian shirt - puts the sting on alien travelers hoping to connect with their roots, by having local phonies pose as the visitors' long-lost relatives. Complications abound when Letov attempts to pass off an entire village under the guise of a community wiped out during the Second World War. The arrival of a group of trouble-causing misfits, among them mobster Barukh - who wishes to bury his mother's remains, only to discover that someone keeps exhuming them - and the lech Simon - a Canadian with an insatiable fetish for his sexy translator - turn Letov's latest scheme into a veritable cat's cradle.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 5, 2005
20 years ago
Runtime
1h 43m
103 minutes total
User Rating
4.5/10
Mixed (12 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
France
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- ARTE France Cinéma
- Canal+
- Catherine Dussart Productions
- Karo Premiere
- ONIX FIlm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roots about?
Shameless slimeball Eduard "Edik" Letov - clad in an everpresent Hawaiian shirt - puts the sting on alien travelers hoping to connect with their roots, by having local phonies pose as the visitors'...
Who directed Roots?
Roots was directed by Pavel Lungin.
How long is Roots?
Roots has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
When was Roots released?
Roots was released on October 5, 2005 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Roots?
The main cast of Roots includes Konstantin Khabenskiy, Esther Gorintin, Daniil Spivakovskiy, Leonid Kanevsky, Sergey Garmash.