Vanished Empire (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2008, Vanished Empire is a drama and romance film directed by Karen Shakhnazarov, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. This story take place in Moscow during the 1970s and unfolds around the love triangle between two young men and a girl who study at the same university. They argue, make up, and face their first disappointments and victories. While busy with personal lives and loves, they miss foreseeing that the country in which they were born and live will soon disappear from the map.
Who’s in it. Vanished Empire stars Aleksandr Lyapin as Sergei Narbekov, Lidiya Milyuzina as Lyuda Beletskaya, Egor Baranovsky as Stepan Molodtsov and Ivan Kupreyenko as Kostya Denisov, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Vanished Empire has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Vanished Empire page.
If you liked it. Fans of Vanished Empire tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Vanished Empire (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Vanished Empire change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Vanished Empire worth watching?
- Vanished Empire holds an audience score of 5.3 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 Vanished Empire?
- Vanished Empire stars Aleksandr Lyapin, Lidiya Milyuzina, Egor Baranovsky, Ivan Kupreyenko and Vladimir Ilin.
- When was Vanished Empire released?
- Vanished Empire was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.