Yuri's Day

Yuri's Day

The fate of a woman who has lost her son.

Directed by Kirill Serebrennikov

Produced by Rohfilm, New People Film Company

2008134 min6.0 / 10

A haunting, introspective drama about a mother's desperate search for her missing son in the Russian landscape she abandoned, grappling with identity, loss, and the weight of the past.

Before leaving Russia and moving to Western Europe, famous opera singer Lyuba travels to her hometown to say goodbye and show her teenage son around. But Andrey, Lyuba’s son, disappears and she must stay in the place she hates the most to search for him. A piercing exploration of identity and transformation, against the backdrop of a Russian hinterland, surrounded by Orthodox churches and snow.

Questions people ask

  • Is Yuri's Day sad? Yes, very. More sad than 99% of films.

  • Does Yuri's Day end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 78% of films.

  • Is Yuri's Day violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is Yuri's Day easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

  • Is Yuri's Day scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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Rarity64

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Surprise5

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Love22

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