The Son (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film
Released in 2014, The Son is a drama film directed by Arseny Gonchukov, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Andrey lives with his sick mother, suffering serious disease, schizophrenia. Close relatives are tired of dealing with the disease: his father cut loose from his family long time ago, now he has another family; his sister also left home and for several years no one has heard from her. Only Andrey does not give up - day after day he fosters his sick mother, saves money and compiles documents to take her to Germany for treatment. But the fate is merciless to the main character - his mom dies the day before the departure - Andrey's world turned upside down - He hits the road to talk to his sister, to look into his father's eyes, to understand himself... "The Son" is a parable, a dream. The film is based upon a simple story about complicated relationships between a son and his parents and, what is most important, with himself. The relationships that end in tragic outcome.
Who’s in it. The Son stars Alexey Chernykh as Andrey, Vadim Andreyev as Andrey's father, Olga Malakhova as Andrey's mother and Lidiya Omutnykh as Lena, Andrey's sister, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Son page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Son tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Son (2014)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Son change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Son?
- The Son stars Alexey Chernykh, Vadim Andreyev, Olga Malakhova, Lidiya Omutnykh and Yelena Tonunts.
- When was The Son released?
- The Son was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.