The Son
2019, Russian. Directed by Alexander Abaturov.
In 2013, Dima Ilukhin, the cousin of the film’s director and a soldier in the Russian army, died on duty in the Republic of Dagestan in the North Caucasus. He was 21 years old. This incident marks the starting point for Abaturov’s reflection on the military. He films the training of new recruits in Siberia, as they bid farewell to their mothers and girlfriends, learn the mechanics of a Kalashnikov, or how to throw a hand grenade and administer first aid. While his parents try to cope with their loss, Dima’s former fellow recruits have to return to battle.
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Russian
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The Son is streaming on OVID in India.
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- Released
- 29 May 2019
- Original title
- Сын
- Country
- Russia, France
- Written by
- Alexander Abaturov
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How long is The Son?
The Son runs 71 minutes (1h 11m).
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The Son is streaming on OVID in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Son?
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Who directed The Son?
The Son (2019) was directed by Alexander Abaturov.