Swallows Have Arrived
Pale, thin, cold-sweating Pik (Khugaev) teaches literature at the local university to students so indifferent they play cards and take phone calls while he lectures. "The hell with you,” he says, walking out mid-class. It’s unclear just why Pik seems so sickly, though by midpoint we realize he’s a heroin addict in withdrawal. Broke, alienated, shunned by his dealer, he searches for a fix or any other salvation, sharing his bleak thoughts in voiceover. Attractive lensing and spare piano/ambient sound score abet the feature’s melancholy, meditative aura.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Ласточки прилетели |
| Year | 2007 |
| Country | Russia |
| Genre | Drama, Thriller |
| Director | Aslan Galazov |
| Runtime | 89 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.0/10 (4 votes) |
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Swallows Have Arrived has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.0/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.
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A 2007 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.
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