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Romantic drama

In Motion (2002): Cast & Plot

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In Motion is a 2002 romantic drama directed by Filipp Yankovsky, starring Konstantin Khabenskiy as Sasha Guriev, Oksana Fandera and Konstantin Murzenko. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes.

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In Motion (2002) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 37m (97 min)
Director
Filipp Yankovsky
Genres
Romance , Drama
Original language
Russian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is In Motion About?

The premise of In Motion without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A contemporary Russian re‑imagining of Fellini’s La Dolce Vita, the film follows several tumultuous days in the life of a celebrated Moscow journalist. He navigates a whirlwind of sex, betrayal, love, friendships and even murders, exposing the decadence and moral ambiguity of his world.

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Cast & crew

In Motion Cast & Characters

Konstantin Khabenskiy leads the cast as Sasha Guriev, with Oksana Fandera as Vera and Konstantin Murzenko. Directed by Filipp Yankovsky; 30 actors are credited in all.

Plot

In Motion Plot Summary

What happens in In Motion from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Sasha Guryev is a successful independent journalist whose career has revolved around bold assignments and the endless lure of a big, money-making scoop. He chases gripping stories and sensational details, chasing the next bombshell even as a string of failures and trouble shadow his steps. The thrill of the hunt remains powerful, and he keeps pushing forward, hoping the next discovery will vindicate his restless ambition.

In his personal life, he is married, but the spark has faded. He is not attracted to his wife, Vera; the passion is gone and only memories linger. He moves through days filled with meetings with various women and short-term relationships, while Vera clings to the hope that their life could still change for the better.

Full summary

The whole story of In Motion, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know In Motion?

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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Details

In Motion Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Ciągle w ruchu” and “V dvizhenii”.

Also known as
  • Ciągle w ruchu
  • V dvizhenii
  • 变动

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FAQ

In Motion FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of In Motion, each answered in a sentence.

How long is In Motion?

In Motion runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

When was In Motion released?

In Motion was released on October 9, 2002.

Who directed In Motion?

In Motion was directed by Filipp Yankovsky.

More films by Filipp Yankovsky

Who is in the cast of In Motion?

In Motion stars Konstantin Khabenskiy as Sasha Guriev, Oksana Fandera as Vera and Konstantin Murzenko, among 30 credited actors.

Does In Motion have a post-credit scene?

No. In Motion has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is In Motion in?

The original language of In Motion is Russian.

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