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The Whaler Boy

20201h 33mPhilipp Yuryev
IMDb 6.4 · Rotten Tomatoes 93% · Metacritic 70

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Everything changes in the life of a young 15-year-old Chukchi hunter Lyoshka with the advent of the Internet in the village. He falls in love – for the first time and deeply – with the silent video chat girl. Upon learning that she lives in Detroit, Lyoshka decides on the most desperate act in his life.

Drama
AdolescenceGrandparent Grandchild RelationshipVillage LifeWebcamComing Of AgeTeenage BoyFirst Love

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What is The Whaler Boy (2020) about?

Everything changes in the life of a young 15-year-old Chukchi hunter Lyoshka with the advent of the Internet in the village. He falls in love – for the first time and deeply – with the silent video chat girl. Upon learning that she lives in Detroit, Lyoshka decides on the most desperate act in his life.

Who stars in The Whaler Boy?

The Whaler Boy stars Vladimir Onokhov (Lyoshka), Kristina Asmus (Girl from America), Vladimir Lyubimtsev (Kolyan), Nikolai Tatato (Grandfather), Arieh Worthalter (Border Patrol Guard). The film was directed by Philipp Yuryev.

How long is The Whaler Boy?

The Whaler Boy has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2020.

Is The Whaler Boy worth watching?

The Whaler Boy holds an IMDb rating of 6.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 93. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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