Varvara (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2023, Varvara is a drama film directed by Anatol Durbală, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. Sasha works for a natural gas company. When his wife gives birth 2 months early, Sasha is searching for money to save the premature baby. Despite this, he refuses to take bribes, which threatens his job and leads to friction with his colleagues. His wife doesn't understand him anymore. Faced with a crisis, Sasha receives an order to install a furnace in a church, where he will have to destroy an icon painted on the church wall. Hoping to save the sacred image, Sasha has to corrupt the system.
Who’s in it. Varvara stars Tudor Țurcanu as Sasha, Olga Anghelici as Carolina, Constantin Haret as Guzun and Igor Caras-Romanov as Preotul.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Varvara has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Varvara page.
If you liked it. Fans of Varvara tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Varvara (2023)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Varvara change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Varvara worth watching?
- Varvara holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Varvara?
- Varvara stars Tudor Țurcanu, Olga Anghelici, Constantin Haret and Igor Caras-Romanov.
- When was Varvara released?
- Varvara was released in 2023, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.