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7.0/10
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Lyrical story about two young people, Masha and Maksim, who have to decide what to do.Lyrical story about two young people, Masha and Maksim, who have to decide what to do.Lyrical story about two young people, Masha and Maksim, who have to decide what to do.
- Awards
- 2 wins & 13 nominations
Natalya Reva-Ryadinskaya
- Marina
- (as Natalya Reva)
- Director
- Writers
- All cast & crew
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Storyline
Did you know
- Trivia"Piter" is traditional Russian slang for St. Petersburg. It was also applied to Leningrad 1918-1991.
- Crazy creditsThe cast titles of the film appear in front of a radio scale.
- ConnectionsReferences Progulka (2003)
- SoundtracksTakie devchonki
Written and performed by Ilya Lagutenko
Featured review
This movie falls into the category of great date movies: it's romantic and sweet enough for the women, and has enough humor and Russian bizarreness to sustain the men. Add to the mix a terrific soundtrack, tasteful cinematography, and an optimistic, life- and love-affirming plot - there's something for everyone.
More than just a story of young love, this is a valentine to St. Petersburg and its people. The city and its inhabitants are lovingly (if sometimes ironically) portrayed. While the male protagonist's dilemma - to leave or not to leave - is fairly typical for upwardly mobile Russians, with a fairly typical result (to leave, of course), the film tells us that there are plenty of reasons to stay and be happy with that choice. From beautiful buildings with centuries-old history to pretty girls in mini-skirts, there are many reasons to like St. Petersburg.
While by no means original (similar plot device of star-crossed lovers being connected in many ways and not realizing it until the fateful meeting has been explored by other movies, including Happenstance with Audrey Tautou), Piter FM is refreshing enough to stand out among the same old-same old of romantic comedies.
More than just a story of young love, this is a valentine to St. Petersburg and its people. The city and its inhabitants are lovingly (if sometimes ironically) portrayed. While the male protagonist's dilemma - to leave or not to leave - is fairly typical for upwardly mobile Russians, with a fairly typical result (to leave, of course), the film tells us that there are plenty of reasons to stay and be happy with that choice. From beautiful buildings with centuries-old history to pretty girls in mini-skirts, there are many reasons to like St. Petersburg.
While by no means original (similar plot device of star-crossed lovers being connected in many ways and not realizing it until the fateful meeting has been explored by other movies, including Happenstance with Audrey Tautou), Piter FM is refreshing enough to stand out among the same old-same old of romantic comedies.
Details
Box office
- Budget
- $1,100,000 (estimated)
- Gross worldwide
- $7,595,138
- Runtime1 hour 25 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.66 : 1
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