Classmates (2016): Cast & Plot
Classmates is a 2016 romantic comedy directed by Dmitriy Suvorov, starring Svetlana Khodchenkova as Vika, Ekaterina Vilkova and Valentina Mazunina. It is based on Classmates, Volume 1: Dou kyu sei by Asumiko Nakamura. It runs 1 hour 20 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 20m (80 min)
- Director
- Dmitriy Suvorov
- Original language
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Russian - Studio
- KinoFirma
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Classmates About?
The premise of Classmates without spoilers, adapted from Classmates, Volume 1: Dou kyu sei by Asumiko Nakamura. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In Sochi, Russia, a bride-to-be discovers her fiancé is having an affair just before their wedding. Determined to help her friend find happiness, three classmates, Vika, Sveta, and Dasha, embark on a mission to find a suitable replacement husband within a single night. Their humorous and chaotic quest unfolds as they navigate the city, encountering various potential matches and unexpected situations. Will they succeed in their ambitious goal and find Katya a new partner before the wedding day?
Classmates Cast & Characters
Svetlana Khodchenkova leads the cast as Vika, with Ekaterina Vilkova as Sveta and Valentina Mazunina as Dasha. Directed by Dmitriy Suvorov; 29 actors are credited in all.
- Director Dmitriy Suvorov
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Svetlana Khodchenkova as Vika - Ekaterina Vilkova as Sveta
- Valentina Mazunina as Dasha
- Olga Kuzmina as Katya
Also Starring in Classmates
· 25 more- Yan Tsapnik Boss
- Dmitriy Khrustalev Dmitriy Khrustalev
- Danila Yakushev Grisha
- Yana Koshkina Marina
- Ilya Lyubimov Andrey
- Polina Filonenko Nastya
- Roman Yunusov Slava
- Anton Makarsky Viktor
- Aleksandr Sokolovjvskiy bartender
- Ararat Keshchyan Misha
- Denis Kosyakov Vasya
- Evgeniy Kulik Sasha
- Sergey Badichkin
- Alla Mikheeva Themselves
- Nadezhda Sysoeva
- Natalya Ungard
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More from Dmitriy Suvorov
More films directed by Dmitriy Suvorov: Snorp: My Alien Friend, Classmates #NewTurn and Superbad.
Classmates Plot Summary
What happens in Classmates from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Two timelines intertwine in this emotional saga of memory, guilt, and forgiveness. In 2006, Murali’s dream of a fifteen-year college reunion becomes a catalyst for old secrets to surface. His parents, Iyer and Lakshmi, both teachers at the college, organize the gathering to honor their late son. The reunion brings back classmates Suku, Satheesan, Vasu, Pious, Thara, and Raziya, each carrying their own chapters from the past. The present day finds Suku as a successful diamond dealer and power player in Mumbai, Satheesan serving as an MLA with Vasu as his trusted aide, Pious enjoying a comfortable life in the Middle East, Thara living as a renowned classical dancer who runs a dance school, and Raziya trying to rebuild her life after a nervous breakdown years earlier.
Full summary
The whole story of Classmates, scene by scene
Classmates Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Classmates.
How Well Do You Know Classmates?
9 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 was Murali's primary ambition for his college classmates?
Classmates Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Odnoklassnitsy” and “同学”.
- Also known as
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- Odnoklassnitsy
- 同学
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Classmates FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, the book behind it, post-credit scenes and language of Classmates, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Classmates?
Classmates runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).
When was Classmates released?
Classmates was released on June 16, 2016.
Who directed Classmates?
Classmates was directed by Dmitriy Suvorov.
More films by Dmitriy Suvorov Who is in the cast of Classmates?
Classmates stars Svetlana Khodchenkova as Vika, Ekaterina Vilkova as Sveta and Valentina Mazunina as Dasha, among 29 credited actors.
Is Classmates based on a book?
Yes. Classmates is adapted from Classmates, Volume 1: Dou kyu sei by Asumiko Nakamura.
Does Classmates have a post-credit scene?
No. Classmates has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Classmates in?
The original language of Classmates is Russian.
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