figurines & knick knacks
father & son russian widescreen
alexander sokurov the visionary director of russian ark presents another powerful work of intense beauty and emotion . following the critically acclaimed mother and son in his family themed trilogy this cinematic masterpiece further explores the tender bond between parent and child . a father and son live together in a rooftop apartment where for years they have shared a private world filled with memories and daily rituals . the father a retired officer of the air regiment still struggles to cope with the loss of his wife . the son enrolled in military school feels inescapably tied to his father and estranged from his girlfriend . both men possess an overwhelming love for the other but also share the pain of their suffering . although they can hardly imagine life apart they realize that separation is inevitable . br br photo gallery trailers weblinks . br br russian language film with english subtitles ; essay by film critic armond white .