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It's a pretty tall order to ask a six-year-old to suddenly take on responsibility for his own life. The questions facing Vanya are really tough: does he want to live a comfortable life as an adopted child of a loving family in Italy? After all, for an abandoned Russian child like Vanya it really doesn't sound like a bad option. Serene life under the Mediterranean sun is awaiting him. But the... See Full Description
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Art/Foreign, Drama and Kids/Family |
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| Running Time: |
1 hr. 39 min. |
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| Release Date: |
January 19th, 2007 (limited) |
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| MPAA Rating: |
PG-13 for some violence, sexual content, language and thematic issues. |
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| Distributors: |
Sony Pictures Classics
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$552,546 |
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| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
B+
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Eleanor Ringel Gillespie
"There's something to be said for urchin power, and this film says it well." more...
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B- |
Boston Globe, Ty Burr
"...a heartbreaking tale of yearning." more...
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B |
Chicago Tribune, Michael Phillips
"...earns its happy ending..." more...
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A- |
E! Online, Matt Stevens
"...a poignant and engaging drama..." more...
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B+ |
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