The Abandoned (2007): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Abandoned is a 2007 mystery thriller directed by Nacho Cerdà, starring Karel Roden, Anastasia Hille and Valentin Goshev. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes and earned $4.5 million worldwide. Critics gave it 42 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 39m (99 min)
- Director
- Nacho Cerdà
- Original language
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English - Studio
- After Dark Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Abandoned About?
The premise of The Abandoned without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
An American woman discovers a dark family history when she inherits a long-abandoned house deep within a Russian forest—the place of her birth. While exploring the decaying estate, she meets a mysterious man claiming to be her twin brother. He reveals a complex past filled with shocking secrets and a series of forgotten murders, forcing her to confront a disturbing legacy.
The Abandoned Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- house
- inheritance
- father daughter relationship
- woods
- island
- haunted house
- looking at oneself in a mirror
- fear
- wild pig
- birdcage
- 1960s
- year 1966
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- slow motion scene
- narrated by protagonist
- narrated by character
- disembodied voice
- village
- russian village
- woman in a shower
- praying
- countryside
- russian countryside
- redneck
- russian redneck
- biblical reference
- biblical quotation
- sign of the cross
- screaming woman
- camera shot of feet
- trip to russia
- bloody face
- back in hometown
- listening to a car radio
- plane
- ethnic stereotype
- racial stereotype
- female in a shower
- taking medication
- fish out of water
- american abroad
- american in russia
- taking a shower
- hotel room
- mysterious event
- framed photograph
- 42 year old
- russian american
- 42 year old woman
- female film producer
- death certificate
The Abandoned Cast
Karel Roden leads the cast, with Anastasia Hille and Valentin Goshev. Directed by Nacho Cerdà.
- Director Nacho Cerdà
More from Nacho Cerdà
More films directed by Nacho Cerdà: Genesis and Aftermath.
The Abandoned Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Abandoned 42 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 42 Metascore
User score 6.0
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TMDB 55% User score
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The Abandoned Plot Summary
What happens in The Abandoned from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
A Russian peasant family gathers for dinner when an old, dilapidated truck suddenly halts in their yard. The father discovers a deceased woman, evidently a murder victim, alongside her two crying infants. Fast forward 40 years, we meet Marie Jones, summoned back to Russia by a notary who claims he has unearthed her long-lost parents and their old home. As she approaches the notary’s office, she has a brief encounter with someone but dismisses it.
Full summary
The whole story of The Abandoned, scene by scene
The Abandoned Box Office
The Abandoned grossed $4.5 million worldwide. $1.7 million came from the US and Canada and $2.9 million (64%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$4.5M
- US & Canada
- $1.7M
- International
- $2.9M
The Abandoned Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Abandoned.
How Well Do You Know The Abandoned?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
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- Question 10: not answered
What does Marie discover in the truck when she first arrives at her parents' home?
Cars in The Abandoned
7 cars on screen, including the 1967 ZiL 131 and the 1986 GAZ 24-10 Volga.
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1967 ZiL 131 Main role -
1986 GAZ 24-10 Volga Minor role -
Balkancar Background role -
1999 Hyundai Lantra Background role
The Abandoned Also Known As
16 alternative titles, including “Los abandonados” and “Abandonnée”.
- Also known as
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- Los abandonados
- Abandonnée
- The Abandoned - Die Verlassenen
- Os Abandonados
- Smrti napospas
- Elhagyatva
- Заброшенный дом
- הנטושה
- Els abandonats
- İzbe
- Abandonados
- 어밴던드
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- 遗落之地
- Los Habitantes, მიტოვებული სახლი
- Porzuceni
- Apleistas namas
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The Abandoned FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Abandoned, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Abandoned?
The Abandoned runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
When was The Abandoned released?
The Abandoned was released on February 23, 2007.
Who directed The Abandoned?
The Abandoned was directed by Nacho Cerdà.
More films by Nacho Cerdà Who is in the cast of The Abandoned?
The Abandoned stars Karel Roden, Anastasia Hille and Valentin Goshev.
How much did The Abandoned make at the box office?
The Abandoned grossed $4.5 million worldwide ($1.7 million domestic, $2.9 million international).
How is The Abandoned rated?
The Abandoned has 42 on Metacritic and 55% on TMDB.
Does The Abandoned have a post-credit scene?
No. The Abandoned has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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