In the Arms of My Enemy (2007): Cast, Box Office & Plot
In the Arms of My Enemy is a 2007 adventure drama directed by Micha Wald, starring Adrien Jolivet as Jakub, Grégoire Leprince-Ringuet and Grégoire Colin. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes and earned $38,001 worldwide.
- Release year
- Runtime
- 1h 25m (85 min)
- Director
- Micha Wald
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Forum Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is In the Arms of My Enemy About?
The premise of In the Arms of My Enemy without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Jakub and his brother Vladimir, teenagers desperate to escape poverty, enlist in the Cossack army. Meanwhile, the brothers Elias and Roman survive by stealing horses. When their paths cross, a deadly clash leaves Vladimir dead, igniting Jakub’s burning thirst for vengeance. A relentless pursuit follows, sparing no one.
In the Arms of My Enemy Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- homoeroticism
- male male relationship
- gay subtext
- gay interest
- incest subtext
- homosexual subtext
- bare chested male
- covering oneself with mud
- crawling
- physical examination
- piggyback ride
- roughhousing
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- talking to an animal
- cough
- pickaxe
- dead animal
- killing an animal
- leg massage
- horse theft
- injured animal
- kick
- wading
- sign of the cross
- fur
- hat
- saber
- sex scene
- 19th century
- male on male rape
- protective brother
- drunk
- male female kiss
- male rape victim
- revenge
- army
- anger
- poverty
- murder
- horse
- cossack
- dragged out of bed
- horseback riding
- alarm bell
- throwing a drink in someone's face
- wheelbarrow
- ringing a bell
- dragging someone
- male female relationship
- beating
- stove
In the Arms of My Enemy Cast & Characters
Adrien Jolivet leads the cast as Jakub, with Grégoire Leprince-Ringuet as Vladimir and Grégoire Colin as Roman. Directed by Micha Wald; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Director Micha Wald
- Adrien Jolivet as Jakub
- Grégoire Leprince-Ringuet as Vladimir
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Grégoire Colin as Roman - François-René Dupont as Elias
Also Starring in In the Arms of My Enemy
· 9 more- Amaury Smets Elias enfant
- Jean-Luc Couchard Le garde-frontière
- Thomas Coumans Anton
- Corentin Lobet Grigori
- Mylène St-Sauveur Virina
- Nicolas Buysse Le cosaque au tambour
- Igor Skreblin Fentik
- Morgan Marinne Piotr
- Benoît Randaxhe Maska
More from Micha Wald
One more film directed by Micha Wald: Simon Konianski.
In the Arms of My Enemy Plot Summary
What happens in In the Arms of My Enemy from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Set in the year 1810, in a distant Eastern country, the film centers on two young brothers just stepping into the harsh world of the Cossacks: Jakub and Vladimir. Jakub is strong, a natural protector who stands up for his younger brother, while Vladimir is softer and more fragile, often left to fend for himself in the shadows of their new, rigid life. As the pair train, Jakub’s quick temper lands him in trouble, and Vladimir becomes a frequent target for punishment and abuse by those who wield authority in this brutal environment.
Full summary
The whole story of In the Arms of My Enemy, scene by scene
In the Arms of My Enemy Box Office
In the Arms of My Enemy grossed $38,001 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$38K
- International
- $38K
In the Arms of My Enemy Trailers & Videos
The trailer of In the Arms of My Enemy.
How Well Do You Know In the Arms of My Enemy?
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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In the Arms of My Enemy Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Horse Thieves” and “Hästtjuvarna”.
- Also known as
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- Horse Thieves
- Hästtjuvarna
- 偷马贼
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In the Arms of My Enemy FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of In the Arms of My Enemy, each answered in a sentence.
How long is In the Arms of My Enemy?
In the Arms of My Enemy runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was In the Arms of My Enemy released?
In the Arms of My Enemy was released in 2007.
Who directed In the Arms of My Enemy?
In the Arms of My Enemy was directed by Micha Wald.
More films by Micha Wald Who is in the cast of In the Arms of My Enemy?
In the Arms of My Enemy stars Adrien Jolivet as Jakub, Grégoire Leprince-Ringuet as Vladimir and Grégoire Colin as Roman, among 13 credited actors.
How much did In the Arms of My Enemy make at the box office?
In the Arms of My Enemy grossed $38,001 worldwide.
Does In the Arms of My Enemy have a post-credit scene?
No. In the Arms of My Enemy has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is In the Arms of My Enemy in?
The original language of In the Arms of My Enemy is French.
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