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Siberian Education (2013)

“In the mid-1980s, a Siberian gang leader is exiled to a small town on the Ukrainian border where he teaches his grandson the “honest criminal” code.”

6.8/10 · 566 votes 1h 50m r DramaCrime

#106 of 284 films from 2013 #2290 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Gabriele Salvatores · Written by Gabriele Salvatores, Sandro Petraglia, Stefano Rulli, Nicolai Lilin

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Overview

The story of a gang of children growing up in a community of banished criminals, in a forgotten corner of the former Soviet Union. This community rejects the world outside. The only law it obeys… is its own. Against this backdrop two best friends, Kolyma and Gagarin, gradually become fierce enemies as they find themselves on opposite sides of the strict code of honour of the ‘honest criminal’ brotherhood.

Cast

John Malkovichas Grandfather Kuzya
Arnas Fedaravičiusas Kolyma
Vilius Tumalaviciusas Gagarin
Eleanor Tomlinsonas Xenya
Peter Stormareas Ink
Jonas Trukanasas Mel
Andrius Paulavičiusas Russian Sergeant
Donatas Šimukauskasas Russian Soldier
Vitalij Porshnevas Vitalic
Arvydas Lebeliūnasas Doctor
Arnas Sliesoraitisas Kolyma 10
Dainius Jankauskasas Vulture
Julius Žalakevičiusas Russian soldier
Žilvinas Tratasas Shorty

Facts

Release dateFebruary 27, 2013
Runtime110 min (1h 50m) — about the same as the 2013 average of 106 min
GenresDrama, Crime
Original titleEducazione siberiana
LanguageEN
IMDbtt1697064

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Questions

How long is Siberian Education?
Siberian Education runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Is Siberian Education worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.8/10 across 566 votes, which places it #106 of 284 films released in 2013 in this index (top 63%) and #2290 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Siberian Education?
Siberian Education was directed by Gabriele Salvatores. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Mediterraneo (1991), I'm Not Scared (2003), The Invisible Boy (2014).
Who stars in Siberian Education?
John Malkovich as Grandfather Kuzya; Arnas Fedaravičius as Kolyma; Vilius Tumalavicius as Gagarin; Eleanor Tomlinson as Xenya; Peter Stormare as Ink; Jonas Trukanas as Mel.
What is Siberian Education rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Siberian Education?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/50240.

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