Burnt by the Sun

Name: Burnt by the Sun
Genre: Drama
Released: 1994-05-01
Duration: 135 min
Rating: 6.9

1994 · Movie · R · 135 min · ★ 6.9 · 76% critics

Drama

In 1930s rural Russia, a celebrated military officer enjoys a sun-soaked summer at a country home with his family and friends. When a charming visitor from the past arrives unexpectedly, the relaxed gatherings take on a tense edge, and the household is forced to confront the fear and uncertainty of a repressive political climate.

Also known as Utomlennye solntsem

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Original title: Утомлённые солнцем
Years: 1994
Release date: 1994-05-01
Language: Russian
Rated: R
Runtime: 135 min
Critic score: 76/100
TMDB rating: 6.9/10 (204 votes)

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You may like this if you want a character-focused drama that shifts from warm summer moments to creeping dread under political pressure; Not for you if you dislike slow burns or long setups, like in The Barber of Siberia.

Pros: tender family bond; slow-building tension; memorable performances | Cons: very slow pace; crowded supporting cast; heavy political backdrop