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The Banishment

20082h 38mAndrey Zvyagintsev

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"If you want to kill, kill. If you want to forgive, forgive."

While vacationing in the countryside at his childhood home, a woman suddenly reveals to her husband that she is expecting a child – but not his.

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Based On Novel Or BookReligionFamily

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Banishment (2008) about?

While vacationing in the countryside at his childhood home, a woman suddenly reveals to her husband that she is expecting a child – but not his.

Who stars in The Banishment?

The Banishment stars Konstantin Lavronenko (Alex), Aleksandr Baluev (Mark), Maria Bonnevie (Vera), Dmitri Ulyanov (Robert), Vitaly Kishchenko (German). The film was directed by Andrey Zvyagintsev.

How long is The Banishment?

The Banishment has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2008.

Where can I watch The Banishment?

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