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Sparrow (2010): Cast & Plot

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Sparrow is a 2010 drama directed by Yury Shiller, starring Sergey Ugryumov. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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Sparrow (2010) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Yury Shiller
Genre
Drama
Original language
Russian
After the credits
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The story

What Is Sparrow About?

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

In a remote Siberian village, the residents regard their magnificent horses as their greatest treasure. A local legend recounts that, many years ago, the beautiful animals arrived in the village by miracle, forging a deep bond between the people and the herd.

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Cast & crew

Sparrow Cast

Sergey Ugryumov stars in Sparrow. Directed by Yury Shiller.

Plot

Sparrow Plot Summary

What happens in Sparrow from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

The cast includes Sergey Ugryumov. Six teenage friends—Cindy, Matt, Dawn, Duncan, Kirsty, and Alex—head into the woods for a weekend escape, seeking a break from everyday pressure and a chance to bond in a remote setting. Their destination is Camp Happy Dreams, a picturesque retreat that promises fresh air, quiet, and a simple kind of freedom. Yet the trip is not free from dread: locals speak in hushed tones about the site’s dark past, labeling the area as Camp Nightmare, the scene of a gruesome murder that still lingers in memory. The mood is uneasy, but the group tries to shrug it off as nothing more than a chilling urban legend meant to scare outsiders.

Full summary

The whole story of Sparrow, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Sparrow?

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 official name of the camp where the friends spend their weekend?

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FAQ

Sparrow FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Sparrow?

Sparrow runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Sparrow released?

Sparrow was released in 2010.

Who directed Sparrow?

Sparrow was directed by Yury Shiller.

Who is in the cast of Sparrow?

Sparrow stars Sergey Ugryumov.

Does Sparrow have a post-credit scene?

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

What language is Sparrow in?

The original language of Sparrow is Russian.

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