The Father movie poster

The Father

August 21, 2020 1h 27m 5.7/10 (10 votes)

Originally released in 2020. The Father is a drama film. directed by Kristina Grozeva. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Ivan Barnev, Ivan Savov, and Tanya Shahova

Synopsis

Vasil has just lost his long-time partner in life, his wife Ivanka. When a woman at her funeral proclaims that the dead woman called her cellphone, Vasil seeks out the help of a well-known psychic in order to try to contact his wife. His son Pavel tries to bring him to his senses, but Vasil stubbornly insists on doing things his own way… Following the internationally successful The Lesson and Glory, Grozeva and Valchanov return with an intimate family drama about the difficulties of connecting with those close to us. As the picture slowly gathers momentum, its story unfolds many of the carefully arranged absurd or comic situations typical for the Bulgarian filmmaking duo.

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 21, 2020 5 years ago
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Runtime 1h 27m 87 minutes total
User Rating 5.7/10 Mixed (10 votes)
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Language BG Original language
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Country Bulgaria + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
BG

Production Companies

  • Abraxas Film
  • Graal

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Father about?

Vasil has just lost his long-time partner in life, his wife Ivanka. When a woman at her funeral proclaims that the dead woman called her cellphone, Vasil seeks out the help of a well-known psychic ...

Who directed The Father?

The Father was directed by Kristina Grozeva.

How long is The Father?

The Father has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).

When was The Father released?

The Father was released on August 21, 2020 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Father?

The main cast of The Father includes Ivan Barnev, Ivan Savov, Tanya Shahova, Hristofor Nedkov, Boyan Doychinov.