Pamfir (2022): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Pamfir is a 2022 crime drama directed by Dmytro Sukholytkyi-Sobchuk, starring Stanislav Potiak as Nazar, Oleksandr Yarema and Ihor Danchuk. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes and earned $167,473 worldwide. Its Echo Score is 85/100.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 46m (106 min)
- Director
- Dmytro Sukholytkyi-Sobchuk
- Original language
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Ukrainian
- Studio
- Bosonfilm
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Pamfir About?
The premise of Pamfir without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After years abroad, reformed smuggler Pamfir returns to his Ukrainian border village hoping to earn an honest living and be a role model for his teenage son Nazar. However, deep‑rooted corruption links crime and religion, and when Nazar burns down the local church trying to keep his father home, Pamfir is forced to accept one final, dangerous smuggling job for a crime syndicate to pay the restitution.
Pamfir Themes & Keywords
· 28 tags- ukraine
- western ukraine
- snow
- teenage son
- breadwinning
- family relationships
- name in title
- one word title
- smuggling
- smuggler
- mask
- carnaval
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- mountains
- bicycle
- emigration
- work abroad
- small town
- fight
- folk costume
- winter
- female nudity
- female frontal nudity
- female full frontal nudity
- male nudity
- male frontal nudity
- male full frontal nudity
- pubic hair
- male pubic hair
Pamfir Cast & Characters
Stanislav Potiak leads the cast as Nazar, with Oleksandr Yarema as Morda and Ihor Danchuk as Pastor Andrii. Directed by Dmytro Sukholytkyi-Sobchuk; 41 actors are credited in all.
- Director Dmytro Sukholytkyi-Sobchuk
- Stanislav Potiak as Nazar
- Oleksandr Yarema as Morda
- Ihor Danchuk as Pastor Andrii
- Olena Khokhlatkina as Mother
Also Starring in Pamfir
· 37 more- Myroslav Makoviichuk Father
- Kateryna Tysiak Anhelina
- Heorhii Povolotskyi Border Guard Bizon
- Rymma Zyubina TV presenter
- Solomiia Kyrylova Olena
- Ivan Sharan Victor
- Andrii Kyrylchuk Bobul
- Oleksandr Yatsentiuk Leonid/Pamfir
- Petro Chychuk Forester Vasyl
- Vitaliy Boyuk Kolya
- Oleksandr Boyuk Tolya
- Viktor Baranovskiy Rat
- Halyna Svyata Female Border Guard
- Oleksii Leibiuk Akela
- Volodymyr Lutikov Border Guard
- Vitaliy Koval Border Guard Petro
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- Zynoviy Symchych Priest
- Ihor Demianiuk Deputy Chief
- Pavlo Nakonechnyy Bodybuilder
- Viktor Pivovarov Drug Dealer
- Mykola Gomenuk Worker
- Olena Semenkova Female Worker
- Ella Hnatchuk Female Worker
- Andrii Mateshko Man in Black
- Yevheniy Torovchyk Man in Black
- Andriy Stovpyuk Man in Black
- Svyatoslav Danylyuk Man in Black
- Vasyl Rohiv Man in Black
- Oleh Hamal Man in Black
- Rostyslav Korzhuk Nazar's Friend
- Mykhaylo Boychuk Nazar's Friend
- Stanislav Fesyuk Nazar's Friend
- Ihor Boychuk Nazar's Friend
- Vladyslav Yusypyuk Nazar's Friend
- Vladyslav Zelenchuk Nazar's Friend
- Mykhaylo Hrosu Romanian Border Guard
- Vasyl Barbutsa Romanian Border Guard
More from Dmytro Sukholytkyi-Sobchuk
More films directed by Dmytro Sukholytkyi-Sobchuk: Weightlifter and Krasna Malanka.
Pamfir Reviews & Ratings
Our Echo Score gives it 85/100, strongest in art & craft (90) and weakest in story & flow (70).
Pamfir Echo Score Breakdown
Pamfir delivers a vivid, gritty portrait of rural life that resonates through its striking visual language and intense performances. Critics commend its bold cinematography, atmospheric settings, and a narrative that oscillates between humor and violence, while a single dissenting voice notes derivative plot elements. The film’s tonal confidence and thematic relevance outweigh the noted clichés, resulting in a compelling experience that rewards attentive viewing.
Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.
- Art & Craft 90
Visually, the film is anchored by a bold colour palette and meticulous production design that amplify its rural atmosphere. Critics highlight the striking cinematography, authentic rustic locations, and dynamic camera work that convey tension and beauty simultaneously. This cohesive craftsmanship underscores the director’s confident visual storytelling.
- Character & Emotion 85
Performances convey a raw emotional intensity that grounds the story’s volatile world. Critics note the depth of the central figure’s feral presence and commend the ensemble for delivering nuanced, often unsettling portrayals. The chemistry among actors enhances the narrative’s tension, reinforcing the film’s thematic focus on rage and desperation.
- Story & Flow 70
The plot follows a loner’s confrontations that build toward a violent climax, interweaving humor and political undercurrents. While many reviewers praise its originality and suspenseful pacing, one critic argues the narrative relies on familiar crime‑caper tropes, diminishing its freshness. Overall, the story balances gritty realism with occasional melodramatic beats.
- Sensory Experience 88
The film’s auditory and visual elements create an immersive sensory landscape. Critics emphasize the stark sound design, pulsating score, and unsettling yet beautiful imagery that reinforce tension. The combination of rustic ambience and vivid colour schemes elevates the atmospheric impact, making each scene a striking sensory experience.
- Rewatch Factor 75
The film’s layered performances and atmospheric depth encourage repeat viewings to uncover subtleties. While its intense pacing may deter casual audiences, the blend of visual motifs and thematic resonance rewards attentive viewers. Consequently, the work maintains a lasting appeal that grows with each subsequent watch.
Pamfir Plot Summary
What happens in Pamfir from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Pamfir, a former smuggler and devoted family man, returns to his native village in western Ukraine after years abroad. He resolves to support his family through honest work, hoping to set a steady example for his teenage son, Nazar. The story unfolds in Bukovina on the eve of the Malanka carnival, a time of bright costumes, songs, and ritual that momentarily masks deeper grievances. The village, however, is not just a backdrop of celebration; it is a web where corruption threads through everyday life, tying crime to religious spaces and local power. The atmosphere is thick with tradition, obligation, and the quiet fear that things are not as simple as they seem.
Full summary
The whole story of Pamfir, scene by scene
Pamfir Box Office
Pamfir grossed $167,473 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$167.5K
- International
- $167.5K
Pamfir Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Pamfir | Official Trailer | Coming Soon to Klassiki
How Well Do You Know Pamfir?
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 Pamfir's teenage son?
Cars in Pamfir
10 cars on screen, including the Mitsubishi L-200 and the 2006 Audi Q7.
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Nissan unknown Minor role
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Pamfir FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Pamfir, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Pamfir?
Pamfir runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).
When was Pamfir released?
Pamfir was released on May 21, 2022.
Who directed Pamfir?
Pamfir was directed by Dmytro Sukholytkyi-Sobchuk.
More films by Dmytro Sukholytkyi-Sobchuk Who is in the cast of Pamfir?
Pamfir stars Stanislav Potiak as Nazar, Oleksandr Yarema as Morda and Ihor Danchuk as Pastor Andrii, among 41 credited actors.
How much did Pamfir make at the box office?
Pamfir grossed $167,473 worldwide.
Does Pamfir have a post-credit scene?
No. Pamfir has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Pamfir in?
The original language of Pamfir is Ukrainian.
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