
The First Day
The First Day
2013, Russian. Directed by Vladimir Bek.
The story is focused on two siblings: a brother and a sister from a poor family. Their father is gone and their mother is in poor health. To keep their heads above water the children are forced to swindle out money. For him it is a way to survive and to take responsibility for his family as a man. For her it is a game. But the rules are not as simple and evident as they seem.
- Runtime
- 0h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Russian
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- Released
- 2 October 2013
- Original title
- Первый день
- Country
- Russia
- Written by
- Vladimir Bek
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The First Day runs 28 minutes (0h 28m).
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The First Day isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 2 October 2013. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The First Day?
If you liked The First Day, try What Maisie Knew, Bastard Out of Carolina, Skin.
Who directed The First Day?
The First Day (2013) was directed by Vladimir Bek and stars Petr Skvortsov, Elena Saleykova, Aglaya Zinenko.