I'm Going to Change My Name (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 2012, I'm Going to Change My Name is a drama film directed by Mariya Saakyan, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on the Armenian ‘Sharakan’, a nine-part song that brings us gradually closer to meaning, Maria Saakyan’s new film further develops the poetic invention apparent in her first feature, The Lighthouse. Focusing on the world of a 14-year-old girl, Evridika, who is experiencing the first extremes of adolescent emotion, it makes effective and imaginative use of her private world centred on internet chat rooms and mobile phone recordings.
Who’s in it. I'm Going to Change My Name stars Arina Adju as Evridika, Evgeny Tsyganov as Pyotr, Armine Anda as No Name and Mariya Atlas-Popova as Sona.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, I'm Going to Change My Name has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch I'm Going to Change My Name page.
If you liked it. Fans of I'm Going to Change My Name tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch I'm Going to Change My Name (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for I'm Going to Change My Name change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is I'm Going to Change My Name worth watching?
- I'm Going to Change My Name holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in I'm Going to Change My Name?
- I'm Going to Change My Name stars Arina Adju, Evgeny Tsyganov, Armine Anda and Mariya Atlas-Popova.
- When was I'm Going to Change My Name released?
- I'm Going to Change My Name was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.