Sympathy Seeker (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1997, Sympathy Seeker is a comedy and romance film directed by Vladimir Mashkov, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. A Christmas story, almost a fairy tale. An ordinary Russian girl brought up without a father could not even think that one fine day she would find him. And who could suppose that three "fathers" at once would pretend to the role?
Who’s in it. Sympathy Seeker stars Elena Shevchenko as Nastya, Nikolay Fomenko as Kolya, Valentin Gaft as Magician and Oleg Tabakov as Cook, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Sympathy Seeker has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sympathy Seeker page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sympathy Seeker tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sympathy Seeker (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sympathy Seeker change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sympathy Seeker worth watching?
- Sympathy Seeker holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sympathy Seeker?
- Sympathy Seeker stars Elena Shevchenko, Nikolay Fomenko, Valentin Gaft, Oleg Tabakov and Lev Durov.
- When was Sympathy Seeker released?
- Sympathy Seeker was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.