Swallows Have Arrived (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2007, Swallows Have Arrived is a drama and thriller film directed by Aslan Galazov, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. Pale, thin, cold-sweating Pik (Khugaev) teaches literature at the local university to students so indifferent they play cards and take phone calls while he lectures. "The hell with you,” he says, walking out mid-class. It’s unclear just why Pik seems so sickly, though by midpoint we realize he’s a heroin addict in withdrawal. Broke, alienated, shunned by his dealer, he searches for a fix or any other salvation, sharing his bleak thoughts in voiceover. Attractive lensing and spare piano/ambient sound score abet the feature’s melancholy, meditative aura.
Who’s in it. Swallows Have Arrived stars Irlan Khugaev, Soslan Tsalagov, Leyla Tebloeva and Marat Dzagurov, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Swallows Have Arrived 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 Swallows Have Arrived page.
If you liked it. Fans of Swallows Have Arrived tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Swallows Have Arrived (2007)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Swallows Have Arrived change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Swallows Have Arrived worth watching?
- Swallows Have Arrived holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Swallows Have Arrived?
- Swallows Have Arrived stars Irlan Khugaev, Soslan Tsalagov, Leyla Tebloeva, Marat Dzagurov and Artur Khatagov.
- When was Swallows Have Arrived released?
- Swallows Have Arrived was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.