Introduction
Rodina (Russian: Родина; Homeland) is a Russian political thriller television series developed by Pavel Lungin and Timur Weinstein, based on the Israeli series Hatufim, which was created by Gideon Raff.
The series stars Viktoriya Isakova as Anna Zimina, a Federal Security Service (FSB) officer, and Vladimir Mashkov as Alexey Bragin, a Russian Marine Corps sniper. Anna comes to believe that Alexey, who was held captive by Chechen terrorists as a prisoner of war, was “turned” by the enemy and threatens the Russian Federation.
Outline
Bragin prepares for his mission. He has recorded a message that explains his motives. His daughter, Katya, understands that something is wrong with him and tries to convince him not to go to the Basov’s speech. Bragin gets dressed and goes to the Kremlin.
Rodina Series
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Production & Filming Details
- Developer(s): Pavel Lungin and Tamas T. Toth.
- Director(s): Pavel Lungin.
- Producer(s): Timur Weinstein and Gideon Raff.
- Writer(s): Pavel Lungin and Mikhail Shulman.
- Music: Alexei Aigui.
- Cinematography: Michael Schulman and Pavel Lungin.
- Production: WeiT Media and Keshet Media Group.
- Original Network: Russia-1.
- Release Date: 26 March 2015.
- Running Time: 48-68 minutes.
- Country: Russia.
- Language: Russian.
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