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Romantic comedy

Sympathy Seeker (1997): Cast

Sympathy Seeker (1997) movie poster

Sympathy Seeker is a 1997 romantic comedy starring Oleg Tabakov as Cook, Lev Durov and Valentin Gaft. It runs 1 hour 22 minutes.

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Sympathy Seeker (1997) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 22m (82 min)
Genres
Romance , Comedy
Original language
Russian
Studio
Profit
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Sympathy Seeker About?

The premise of Sympathy Seeker without spoilers.

Set against a Christmas backdrop, the film feels like a modern fairy‑tale. It follows a modest Russian girl who grew up without a father, never imagining she would one day discover him. To her astonishment, three men simultaneously assume the role of father, each offering a different kind of guidance and love.

Sympathy Seeker Themes & Keywords

· 20 tags
  • christmas
  • girl
  • father
  • quarrel
  • orphan
  • mistaken identity
  • television
  • magician
  • cosmonaut
  • champagne
  • boyfriend
  • search for father
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  • winter
  • new year
  • train
  • poem
  • bad student
  • teacher
  • village
  • middle aged woman
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Cast & crew

Sympathy Seeker Cast & Characters

Oleg Tabakov leads the cast as Cook, with Lev Durov as Cosmonaut and Valentin Gaft as Magician.

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Sympathy Seeker Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Sirota Kazanskaya” and “娜斯佳和她的父亲们”.

Also known as
  • Sirota Kazanskaya
  • 娜斯佳和她的父亲们
  • Сирота казанська

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Sympathy Seeker FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Sympathy Seeker?

Sympathy Seeker runs 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).

When was Sympathy Seeker released?

Sympathy Seeker was released on December 7, 1997.

Who is in the cast of Sympathy Seeker?

Sympathy Seeker stars Oleg Tabakov as Cook, Lev Durov as Cosmonaut and Valentin Gaft as Magician, among 8 credited actors.

Does Sympathy Seeker have a post-credit scene?

No. Sympathy Seeker has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Sympathy Seeker in?

The original language of Sympathy Seeker is Russian.

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