Little Vera

Little Vera

Directed by Vasili Pichul

Produced by Gorky Film Studios

1988128 min5.9 / 10

A raw, melancholic portrait of a restless teenage girl navigating desire, dysfunction, and disillusionment in a decaying Soviet port town during perestroika.

Vera is a troubled teenager fresh out of school feeling trapped in her provincial port town during the turbulent times of perestroika. Her days and nights are filled with drinking, sex, and family dysfunction.

Questions people ask

  • Is Little Vera sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of films.

  • Does Little Vera end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is Little Vera easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

  • Is Little Vera violent? Somewhat. More violent than 59% of films.

  • Is Little Vera scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

30/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity60

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise18

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love20

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Little Vera

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Little Vera

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Little Vera, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Little Vera, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Little Vera, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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