The Son

Synopsis

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.

Main Cast

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Directing	Director	Alexander Abaturov
Production	Producer	Rebecca Houzel Alexander Abaturov Boris Carré
	Co-Producer	Marina Silvanovich
Editing	Editor	Alexander Abaturov Luc Forveille
Crew	Cinematography	Artem Petrov Alexander Abaturov
Writing	Screenplay	Alexander Abaturov
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