The Father
A Siberian hunter volunteers for the front to find his missing son and becomes a sniper commander.
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About the film
What it’s about
In 1942, Gavriil Sobinov, a hunter from Siberia, learns that his son Semyon is listed as missing in action. He joins the army as a volunteer, hoping to find him alive. Instead of a combat role, he is placed in a supply platoon, but his first battle reveals his courage. After training at a sniper school, he reaches the front lines and is given command of a sniper group. At the same time, a German sniper named Werner is serving alongside his own son, Dietrich. The two fathers are drawn toward an inevitable confrontation.
What hooks you
Before shooting, the actors lived in barracks and underwent military training, including weapons handling, to portray soldiers authentically. The production used locations in Saint Petersburg and the Volgograd region.
Who it’s for
It is worth a look for anyone who appreciates war dramas grounded in historical detail and stories of parental devotion under extreme pressure.
Ratings
MOVIE․ONE · 326 votesCreative team
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Trivia
- Filming took place in St. Petersburg and the Volgograd region.
- Before filming began, the actors lived in barracks and underwent full military training. For several nights in a row, the team learned how to handle weapons and mastered basic skills in order to convey the behavior of soldiers on screen as accurately as possible.
- Residents of the Volgograd region took part in the filming.
- The film crew accidentally discovered real traces of military fortifications near one of the locations: trenches and Soviet artillery positions.
- The episodes set in 1942 were filmed in the Volgograd region, about 150 km from the city. With the help of military consultants and archival materials, the film crew carefully studied the specifics of combat operations in the steppe in winter: how units were positioned, where dugouts were built, and how ravines were used.
Awards and nominations
1 win
- 1 win Moscow International Film Festival
- Audience Choice Award Pavel Ivanov Moscow International Film Festival · 2026
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The Father
2025
The Father
2025
The Father
2025