Lilya 4-ever
2002, Swedish. Directed by Lukas Moodysson.
In a struggling post-Soviet community, Lilya a teenage girl is abandoned when her mother moves to the United States with her boyfriend. Facing neglect and poverty, she meets Andrei, who offers her a job in Sweden, giving her hope for a better life — and a journey that will change everything.
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Swedish
- Rated
- R
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Lilya 4-ever is streaming on Philo, Fandor, and BFI Player in India.
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Cast & crew
- Lukas MoodyssonDirector
- Oksana AkinshinaLilja
- Artyom BogucharskyVolodja
- Ljubov AgapovaLilja's Mother
- Liilia ŠinkarjovaAunt Anna
- Elina BenensonNatasha
- Pavel PonomaryovAndrei
- Tomasz NeumanWitek
- Anastasiya BedredinovaNeighbor
- Tõnu KarkSergei
- Nikolai BentslerNatasha's Boyfriend
- Aleksander DorosjkevitchFriend
- Yevgeni GurovFriend
Details
- Released
- 23 August 2002
- Original title
- Lilja 4-ever
- Country
- Denmark, Sweden
- Written by
- Lukas Moodysson
- Budget
- $2.7M
- Box office
- $1M
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What Lilya 4-ever is based on
Lilya 4-ever is based on a true story.
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Lilya 4-ever: quick answers
Is Lilya 4-ever worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.6/10 from 710 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Lilya 4-ever?
Lilya 4-ever runs 109 minutes (1h 49m).
Does Lilya 4-ever have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Lilya 4-ever. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Lilya 4-ever parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Lilya 4-ever is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Lilya 4-ever on?
Lilya 4-ever is streaming on Philo, Fandor, and BFI Player in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Lilya 4-ever?
If you liked Lilya 4-ever, try Maria Full of Grace, Pixote, Fish Tank.
Who directed Lilya 4-ever?
Lilya 4-ever (2002) was directed by Lukas Moodysson and stars Oksana Akinshina, Artyom Bogucharsky, Ljubov Agapova.
What is Lilya 4-ever based on?
Lilya 4-ever is based on a true story.