

When We Return
2023, Russian. Directed by Vladimir Nepevny.
The film's author is against the military aggression launched by his country. He leaves Russia and travels to Germany, where his friend is helping Ukrainian refugees flee to the West. Meanwhile, the director's parents, who have fled Ukraine to Moldova, are waiting for his help. His adult son, in the meantime, who has stayed in Russia, talks with him on Skype about how Russia is fighting global evil and the importance of being a patriot and supporting one's country.
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Russian
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When We Return is streaming on GuideDoc in India.
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- 30 September 2023
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When We Return runs 82 minutes (1h 22m).
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When We Return is streaming on GuideDoc in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like When We Return?
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Who directed When We Return?
When We Return (2023) was directed by Vladimir Nepevny.