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Alina (2017): Cast & Ratings

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Alina is a 2017 drama directed by Ben Barenholtz, starring Darya Ekamasova as Alina, Olga N. Bogdanova and Kathryn Kates. Critics gave it 25 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.

IMDb rating
7.6/10
Metascore
25
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Alina (2017) movie poster
Released
Director
Ben Barenholtz
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
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The story

What Is Alina About?

The premise of Alina without spoilers.

A young Russian woman named Alina moves to New York City searching for her father, with whom she has lost contact. While exploring the city's nightlife, she develops a strong bond with Maria, a captivating bartender. Their connection leads them to uncover a complex world of familial relationships and hidden truths. Alina must then confront the painful secrets that have kept her separated from her family for so long, ultimately seeking a sense of belonging and understanding.

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Cast & crew

Alina Cast & Characters

Darya Ekamasova leads the cast as Alina, with Olga N. Bogdanova as Maria and Kathryn Kates as Luba. Directed by Ben Barenholtz; 10 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Ben Barenholtz

One more film directed by Ben Barenholtz: Wakaliwood: The Documentary.

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Ratings

Alina Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Alina 25 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.

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FAQ

Alina FAQ: Cast, Release Date & Director

Release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of Alina, each answered in a sentence.

When was Alina released?

Alina was released on September 15, 2017.

Who directed Alina?

Alina was directed by Ben Barenholtz.

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Who is in the cast of Alina?

Alina stars Darya Ekamasova as Alina, Olga N. Bogdanova as Maria and Kathryn Kates as Luba, among 10 credited actors.

How is Alina rated?

Alina has 7.6/10 on IMDb and 25 on Metacritic.

Does Alina have a post-credit scene?

No. Alina has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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