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Release Year2008
Runtime—
LanguageRussian
CertificationNR
GenresRomance, Mystery
Votes1
DirectorViktor Kustov
WritersElena Palomyaki
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.5 out of 10
Cast5 credited
Also Known AsThe Heroine of Own Novel
About The Heroine of Own Novel
The story begins with the young girl Katya arranging a nanny for Maxim Dremov’s family - the general education of his nephew Ilya, who remained an orphan. Relations within the family do not work out - Maxim is unable to find a common language with his nephew, Maxim's wife. Problems arise in their common business. After another scandal at the dacha, Dremovy find the body of the killed Irina.
Directed by Viktor Kustov, The Heroine of Own Novel leans on a strong ensemble — Alexander Vasilevsky, Yuliya Zhigalina, Natalya Rudova — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about romance titles of 2008.
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