The Writer
2024, English. Directed by Romas Zabarauskas.
Lithuanian-American Kostas and Russian-Lithuanian Dima reconnect in New York decades after serving in the Soviet army together. They fell in love back in the 80s, and Dima joined Kostas in moving from Russia to Lithuania. But as Lithuania gained Independence in the 90s, Kostas left to study in New York, leaving Dima behind. Kostas, now an established author, has published a book based on their separation. Upon reading it, Dima pays a visit, eager to correct a few facts.
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- English
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The Writer is streaming on Dekkoo in India.
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- Released
- 31 May 2024
- Country
- Germany, Lithuania, United States of America
- Written by
- Marc David Jacobs, Arturas Tereskinas, Anastasia Sosunova
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The Writer runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).
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The Writer is streaming on Dekkoo in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Writer?
The Writer (2024) was directed by Romas Zabarauskas and stars Bruce Ross, Jamie Day.