Once Upon a Time in the Provinces (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 3.3
Released in 2008, Once Upon a Time in the Provinces is a drama and romance film directed by Katya Shagalova, running about 112 minutes.
What it’s about. Sex, alcohol and violence define the people of a city in defeat in this downbeat drama from writer and director Katya Shagalova. As a teenager, Nastia (Yulia Peresild) was the star of a popular television series, but now her career is in decline and her father, an officer in the Russian army, has kicked her out of the house.
Who’s in it. Once Upon a Time in the Provinces stars Yulia Peresild as Anastasiya Zvonnikova, Elvira Bolgova as Vera Spiridonova, Aleksandr Golubev as Kolya Spiridonov and Nataliya Soldatova as Anzhela, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.3/10, Once Upon a Time in the Provinces has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Once Upon a Time in the Provinces page.
If you liked it. Fans of Once Upon a Time in the Provinces tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Once Upon a Time in the Provinces (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Once Upon a Time in the Provinces change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Once Upon a Time in the Provinces worth watching?
- Once Upon a Time in the Provinces holds an audience score of 3.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Once Upon a Time in the Provinces?
- Once Upon a Time in the Provinces stars Yulia Peresild, Elvira Bolgova, Aleksandr Golubev, Nataliya Soldatova and Sabina Akhmedova.
- When was Once Upon a Time in the Provinces released?
- Once Upon a Time in the Provinces was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.