Closed Spaces (2008): cast, story & where to watch

2008 · Film · ★ 5.8

Closed Spaces poster

Released in 2008, Closed Spaces is a comedy and drama film directed by Igor Vorskla, running about 95 minutes.

What it’s about. The first Russian emo-movie, Closed Spaces is a story about the newest generation of Russians. Having grown up in Russia's crazy 1990s, an era filled with constant and drastic change, these teenagers have no solid ground beneath their feet. They are trapped in a strange world in which their money-obsessed parents lead senseless lives and even kill each other. Vika is twenty years old. She has black fingernail polish, wears pink dresses, and is constantly depressed. While working at a pizza place, she gets an order for a pizza delivery from Venya, a strange twenty year old boy who lives all alone in a deserted apartment in the middle of Moscow. Venya suffers from agarophobia, the fear of open space. When Vika arrives Venya lets her in and locks the door behind her.

Who’s in it. Closed Spaces stars Leonid Bichevin as Веня, Maria Mashkova as Вика, Oleg Makarov as Ростик and Aleksandr Sklyar as психотерапевт, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Closed Spaces has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Closed Spaces page.

If you liked it. Fans of Closed Spaces tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Closed Spaces (2008)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Closed Spaces change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Closed Spaces worth watching?
Closed Spaces holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Closed Spaces?
Closed Spaces stars Leonid Bichevin, Maria Mashkova, Oleg Makarov, Aleksandr Sklyar and Aleksandr Ilin.
When was Closed Spaces released?
Closed Spaces was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.