Olesya (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 2018, Olesya is a comedy and drama film directed by Grigory Konstantinopolsky, running about 22 minutes.
What it’s about. Near the walls of the Kremlin, a real duel unfolds between two former friends over a girl of exceptional beauty and supernatural powers named Olesya.... But who is Olesya?... a 16-year-old feeble-minded girl, the week-long wife, a blessed fool with superpowers, able to light up lamps and electrocute in the bedroom. She is a literary character living in 21st century Moscow, unaware of her own beauty and power. For the two young and rich playboys, Olesya's 'spicy make-up' takes on a whole new meaning. But what can this pretentious duel change in an iPhone-world full of infidelity, vanity, and cruelty?
Who’s in it. Olesya stars Nikita Efremov as Fedor, Aleksandr Pal as Korff, Anastasiya Shcheglova as Olesya and Ivan Makarevich as second, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Olesya has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Olesya page.
If you liked it. Fans of Olesya tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Olesya (2018)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Olesya change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Olesya worth watching?
- Olesya holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Olesya?
- Olesya stars Nikita Efremov, Aleksandr Pal, Anastasiya Shcheglova, Ivan Makarevich and Kseniya Knyazeva.
- When was Olesya released?
- Olesya was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 22 minutes.