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Rival (2020): Cast

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Rival is a 2020 drama directed by Marcus Lenz, starring Yelizar Nazarenko as Roman, Maria Bruni and Udo Samel. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes.

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Rival (2020) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 36m (96 min)
Director
Marcus Lenz
Genre
Drama
Original language
German
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Rival About?

The premise of Rival without spoilers.

After leaving Ukraine, young Roman and his mother Oksana relocate to Germany, where she works without authorization. They live with Gert, a kind-hearted widower who attempts to connect with Roman. However, Roman fiercely competes for his mother’s affection and views Gert as a rival, creating a complex and emotional dynamic.

Rival Themes & Keywords

· 25 tags
  • in medias res
  • boy
  • burying a dead bird
  • ukraine
  • germany
  • bowling
  • mother shares a bed with her son
  • drugged coffee
  • rival
  • jealousy
  • hospitalized mother
  • child locked in car
+13 more
  • locked in a room
  • running into woods
  • swamp
  • target practice
  • crossbow
  • sneakers
  • death of man
  • wild boy
  • 9 year old boy
  • young boy in his underwear
  • rifle
  • boy with a rifle
  • mother son relationship
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Cast & crew

Rival Cast & Characters

Yelizar Nazarenko leads the cast as Roman, with Maria Bruni as Oksana and Udo Samel as Schwarz. Directed by Marcus Lenz; 11 actors are credited in all.

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Rival Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Rival.

BIFF2020 Trailer
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Rival Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “라이벌” and “1000 Ameisen”.

Also known as
  • 라이벌
  • 1000 Ameisen
  • 몬스터: 괴물이 되어 버린 아이
  • Соперник
  • Суперник
  • 失親變奏曲
  • 对手

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FAQ

Rival FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Rival?

Rival runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

When was Rival released?

Rival was released on October 21, 2020.

Who directed Rival?

Rival was directed by Marcus Lenz.

Who is in the cast of Rival?

Rival stars Yelizar Nazarenko as Roman, Maria Bruni as Oksana and Udo Samel as Schwarz, among 11 credited actors.

Does Rival have a post-credit scene?

No. Rival has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Rival in?

The original language of Rival is German.

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