Synopsis
Tells the story of five people from the last generation of Soviet children who were brought up behind the Iron Curtain. Just coming of age when the USSR collapsed, they witnessed the world of their childhood crumble and change beyond recognition. Through the lives of these former schoolmates, this intimate film reveals how they have adjusted to their post-Soviet reality in today's Moscow.
Scores
Overall Score
37.6
Popularity Percentile (Year)
19.9%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
34.7%
Review Aggregate
82.5
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 93% of 27 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize political, lighthearted, family-friendly. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
politicallightheartedfamily-friendlygrittyhistoricalcharacter-driven
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||||
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score93.0
RT critic review count27
Rotten Tomatoes audience score78.0
RT audience rating count1,000
IMDb rating7.2
IMDb votes703
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2011 | $242,707 | $338,538 |
| International | 2011 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2011 | $242,707 | $338,538 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2011 | $121,354 | $169,269 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2011 | $1,861,000 | $2,595,801 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2011 | $598,000 | $834,116 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2011 | $3,405,000 | $4,749,438 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2011 | $8,119,000 | $11,324,723 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2011 | $109,218 | $152,342 |
| Total Revenues | 2011 | $14,213,572 | $19,825,689 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2011 | $267,000 (est) | $372,423 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2011 | $170,000 (est) | $237,123 (est) |
| Participations | 2011 | $569,000 | $793,665 |
| Residuals ? | 2011 | $947,000 | $1,320,916 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2011 | $53,400 | $74,485 |
| Total Expenses | 2011 | $2,006,400 | $2,798,611 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2011 | $12,207,172 | $17,027,078 |
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