The Puppet Syndrome (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2015, The Puppet Syndrome is a drama film directed by Elena Hazanova, running about 101 minutes. “The story of an all-consuming passion between a creator and his creation.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Since early childhood Peter has been obsessed with the world of puppets, but his greater obsession is with a real girl, Lisa. He crafts his perfect woman out of her. But Lisa isn't a docile marionette. She's a living human being and she rebels against her creator. Based on the critically-acclaimed, brilliant and poignant novel by one of the best contemporary Russian writers, Dina Rubina, "Petrushka Syndrome" is a multidimensional metaphor, where a sense of duality pervades everything. People and dolls, life and art, the Creator and the creation depend on one another. And where does one draw the line between them?
Who’s in it. The Puppet Syndrome stars Evgeny Mironov as Pyotr, Chulpan Khamatova as Liza, Merab Ninidze as Boris and Yuliya Marchenko as Katya, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Puppet Syndrome 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 The Puppet Syndrome page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Puppet Syndrome tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Puppet Syndrome (2015)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Puppet Syndrome change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Puppet Syndrome worth watching?
- The Puppet Syndrome 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 The Puppet Syndrome?
- The Puppet Syndrome stars Evgeny Mironov, Chulpan Khamatova, Merab Ninidze, Yuliya Marchenko and Vladimir Seleznyov.
- When was The Puppet Syndrome released?
- The Puppet Syndrome was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.