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Closeness

20171h 58mKantemir Balagov
IMDb 6.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 87% · Metacritic 53

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1998, Nalchik. A Jewish family is in trouble: the youngest son and his bride do not come home, and in the morning, a ransom note arrives. The ransom is so high that the family is forced not only to sell its small business, but also to seek help from its fellow tribesmen.

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What is Closeness (2017) about?

1998, Nalchik. A Jewish family is in trouble: the youngest son and his bride do not come home, and in the morning, a ransom note arrives. The ransom is so high that the family is forced not only to sell its small business, but also to seek help from its fellow tribesmen.

Who stars in Closeness?

Closeness stars Darya Zhovner (Ilana 'Ila' Koft), Olga Dragunova (Adina Koft), Veniamin Kac (David Koft), Nazir Zhukov (Zalim), Timur Shidginov (Tima). The film was directed by Kantemir Balagov.

How long is Closeness?

Closeness has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2017.

Is Closeness worth watching?

Closeness holds an IMDb rating of 6.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 87. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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