Mara
2020, Russian. Directed by Aleksey Kazakov.
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A traumatic experience leads to a break-up between a young married couple. In a desperate attempt to save their marriage, Andrey, the husband, seeks help from a psychic named Mara. His only wish is to make his wife Olga forget the past. Mara's magic works, but the second honeymoon soon turns into a living nightmare... Andrey gradually recognizes that he is dealing with a powerful evil that possesses his wife, and the price of the psychic's service is Olga’s life.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Russian
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Aleksey KazakovDirector
- Semyon SerzinAndrey
- Marina VasilyevaOlya
- Aleksandra RevenkoWitch/Mara
- Anatoli ZhuravlyovOld Man
- Mariya AbramovaLittle Mara
- Mariya KarpovaNina
- Stepan DevoninKirill
- Sergey CherdantsevBurglar
- Dmitry BelyshBurglar 2
- Alexander FirsanovBurglar 3
- Natalya DedeykoMara's Mother
- Ivan DergachevMara's Father
Details
- Released
- 5 November 2020
- Original title
- Побочный эффект
- Country
- Russia
- Written by
- Aleksey Kazakov
- Box office
- $1.5M
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Mara: quick answers
Is Mara worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.8/10 from 84 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Mara?
Mara runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Does Mara have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Mara. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Mara parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Mara yet.
Which OTT platform is Mara on?
Mara isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Mara?
If you liked Mara, try A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors, Stir of Echoes, 6 Souls.
Who directed Mara?
Mara (2020) was directed by Aleksey Kazakov and stars Semyon Serzin, Marina Vasilyeva, Aleksandra Revenko.