The Father

The Father (2026)



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8.0 2026 106 min Russia

Director: Pavel Ivanov

Cast: Ilya Shakunov, Vladislav Tiron, Egor Abramov, Roman Vasilev, Alina Dulova

Drama War
Set against the backdrop of the Great Patriotic War, a Siberian trapper named Gavriil Sobinov enlists the moment he learns his son, young Lieutenant Semyon, has gone missing in action. Determined to fight the enemy and track down his boy, Gavriil is instead assigned to a supply unit. But after proving his valor in his first skirmish and sharpening his skills at sniper school, he finally reaches the front lines. Rising to lead a sniper squad, Gavriil never stops searching for his son. Running parallel is the story of Werner, a German marksman who fights alongside his own son, Dietrich. As the war tightens its grip, these two fathers—one Russian, one German—are drawn toward an unavoidable confrontation, where fate will force them to cross paths.

More About This Film

The Father is a 2026 film entry whose publicly available production information is still relatively limited. The title points toward a character-centered dramatic story, but the catalog record does not provide enough confirmed detail to justify a more specific spoiler-free synopsis without risking confusion with other films sharing the same name.

For viewers researching the title, the most useful distinction is its 2026 release identity and the need to separate it from earlier productions called The Father. As more festival, distributor, or filmmaker information becomes available, the film's cast, creative approach, and reception can be documented more fully.

  • The film is catalogued as a 2026 title under the supplied movie ID.
  • The title is distinct from the well-known 2020 film directed by Florian Zeller.
  • Public streaming and production information remains limited.
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