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Родная

2026 · 32 min

A gentle, bittersweet chamber piece that blends quiet domestic warmth with a soft sci-fi curiosity, moving slowly toward tenderness.

Directed by
Ivan Lavrenkov
Genres
Comedy
Overview
At the heart of the narrative lies the touching story of an elderly couple whose love is put to the test by time, illness, and technological progress. An unusual helper enters their lives—a modern robotic rover—which unexpectedly becomes a bridge between the past and the present. Through the lens of technology, the film explores timeless themes: love, memory, family bonds, and humanity.
How it feels
Measured and needs your attention.
About
Love, memory, family, aging
Content
Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.
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Directed by
Ivan Lavrenkov
Genres
Comedy
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How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

Full breakdown
Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Places
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    None
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language mild
    • Violence none
    • Sex none
    All scales, 0 to 10
    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action1
    Horror0
    Humour3
    Realism6
    Romance4
    Tension2
    Darkness3
    Complexity4
    Emotional weight6

    Cast

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