Beginning (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2020, Beginning is a drama film directed by Dea Kulumbegashvili, running about 126 minutes.
What it’s about. In a sleepy provincial town, a Jehovah Witness community is attacked by an extremist group. In the midst of this conflict, the familiar world of Yana, the wife of the community leader, slowly crumbles. Yana’s inner discontent grows as she struggles to make sense of her desires.
Who’s in it. Beginning stars Ia Sukhitashvili as Yana, Rati Oneli as David, Kakha Kintsurashvili as Alex (The Detective) and Saba Gogichaishvil as Giorgi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Beginning has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Beginning page.
If you liked it. Fans of Beginning tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Beginning (2020)?
- In US, Beginning is available to stream on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Beginning worth watching?
- Beginning holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Beginning?
- Beginning stars Ia Sukhitashvili, Rati Oneli, Kakha Kintsurashvili, Saba Gogichaishvil and Ia Kokiashvili.
- When was Beginning released?
- Beginning was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 126 minutes.