Chasing Two Hares (2003): Cast & Plot
Chasing Two Hares is a 2003 romantic comedy directed by Maksym Papernyk, starring Дмитрий Сорокин as Liosha's friend, Tamara Yatsenko and Olha Sumska. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 45m (105 min)
- Director
- Maksym Papernyk
- Original language
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Russian - Studio
- Melorama Production
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Chasing Two Hares About?
The premise of Chasing Two Hares without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Tonya Korovyak yearns to become a superstar, obsessing over fame, adoring fans, applause and a white limousine. Once a polite guest‑house employee, she now enrolls at the famed “Factory of Stars” to chase her dream. Her father, the wealthy supermarket chain owner, encourages her creative schemes, though he keeps the truth about her aunt hidden.
Chasing Two Hares Themes & Keywords
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Chasing Two Hares Cast & Characters
Дмитрий Сорокин leads the cast as Liosha's friend, with Tamara Yatsenko as Sonia and Olha Sumska as Halia. Directed by Maksym Papernyk; 17 actors are credited in all.
- Director Maksym Papernyk
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Дмитрий Сорокин as Liosha's friend -
Tamara Yatsenko as Sonia - Olha Sumska as Halia
- Andrii Danylko as Svetlana Markovna / Anton
Also Starring in Chasing Two Hares
· 13 more- Yevhen Papernyi voice-over
- Mykola Boklan Sania
- Anatoliy Dyachenko Nikolai Koroviak
- Olesia Zhurakivska Liuska
- Maxim Galkin Liosha Chyzh
- Alla Pugacheva Antonina (Tonia) Koroviak
- Oleksandr Bondarenko market director
- Tetiana Sheliha Valia
- Nina Sharolapova Liudmila Koroviak
- Liudmyla Smorodina Tonia's friend
- Roman Bogdanov Liosha's friend
- Neonila Beletskaya registry office worker / wedding salon salesperson
- Nataliya Kudryavtseva Tonia's friend / saleswoman in a boutique
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Chasing Two Hares Plot Summary
What happens in Chasing Two Hares from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the late 19th century Kyiv, a frivolous barber named Svyryd Petrovych Holokhvosty (Oleg Borisov) goes bankrupt and is forced to close his shop. When he learns that a Mr. Sirko offers a dowry of ten thousand roubles for his unrefined and unattractive daughter Pronya, he decides to settle his debts by marrying her. He even tricks a German creditor into financing the courtship.
While showing off his new suit to friends in the park on Saint Volodymyr Hill, he spots and briefly flirts with the beautiful Halya before being chased away by her would-be boyfriend, Stepan.
Full summary
The whole story of Chasing Two Hares, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Chasing Two Hares?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the frivolous barber who becomes the film's main protagonist?
Chasing Two Hares Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “За двумя зайцами” and “За двома зайцями”.
- Also known as
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- За двумя зайцами
- За двома зайцями
- Alergând după doi iepuri
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Chasing Two Hares FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Chasing Two Hares, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Chasing Two Hares?
Chasing Two Hares runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
When was Chasing Two Hares released?
Chasing Two Hares was released on December 25, 2003.
Who directed Chasing Two Hares?
Chasing Two Hares was directed by Maksym Papernyk.
More films by Maksym Papernyk Who is in the cast of Chasing Two Hares?
Chasing Two Hares stars Дмитрий Сорокин as Liosha's friend, Tamara Yatsenko as Sonia and Olha Sumska as Halia, among 17 credited actors.
Does Chasing Two Hares have a post-credit scene?
No. Chasing Two Hares has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Chasing Two Hares in?
The original language of Chasing Two Hares is Russian.
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