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The Year of the Dog (1994): Cast

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The Year of the Dog is a 1994 drama directed by Semyon Aranovich, starring Inna Churikova as Vera Morozova, Aleksandr Feklistov and Viktor Sukhorukov. It runs 2 hours 13 minutes.

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The Year of the Dog (1994) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 13m (133 min)
Director
Semyon Aranovich
Genre
Drama
Original language
Russian
After the credits
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The story

What Is The Year of the Dog About?

The premise of The Year of the Dog without spoilers.

Former criminal Sergei encounters Vera, an unhappy elderly resident of a dormitory. When Sergei is forced to commit another crime, the two escape together, only to stumble into a radiation‑contaminated zone. Sergei decides to remain inside, and Vera refuses to abandon him. Their uneasy refuge is threatened when three looters arrive on the scene.

The Year of the Dog Themes & Keywords

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  • animal in title
  • chernobyl ukraine
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Cast & crew

The Year of the Dog Cast & Characters

Inna Churikova leads the cast as Vera Morozova, with Aleksandr Feklistov as Lobanov and Viktor Sukhorukov. Directed by Semyon Aranovich; 18 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Semyon Aranovich

More films directed by Semyon Aranovich: The Anna Akhmatova File, I Was Stalin’s Bodyguard, Torpedo Bombers and Dmitri Shostakovich. Sonata for Viola.

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The Year of the Dog FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Year of the Dog, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Year of the Dog?

The Year of the Dog runs 2 hours 13 minutes (133 minutes).

When was The Year of the Dog released?

The Year of the Dog was released on February 1, 1994.

Who directed The Year of the Dog?

The Year of the Dog was directed by Semyon Aranovich.

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Who is in the cast of The Year of the Dog?

The Year of the Dog stars Inna Churikova as Vera Morozova, Aleksandr Feklistov as Lobanov and Viktor Sukhorukov, among 18 credited actors.

Does The Year of the Dog have a post-credit scene?

No. The Year of the Dog has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Year of the Dog in?

The original language of The Year of the Dog is Russian.

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