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The Refuge 2022

88 min📅 2022-11-17

In *The Refuge* (2022), a tense thriller directed by Vladimir Tikhomirov, a desperate kidnapper breaks into a secluded home where nine-year-old Nadya and her animator student Lenya are left alone.

Director: Vladimir Tikhomirov

Cast

Ilya Lyubimov
Ilya Lyubimov
Maksim Drozd
Maksim Drozd
Mikhail Evlanov
Mikhail Evlanov
Nadya Slavetskaya
Milana Filimonova
Sukhrab Khaylobekov
Alisa Lukshina
Alisa Lukshina
Lev Lazukov

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Refuge (2022) about?

A thrilling drama-thriller set in a locked house, where a kidnapping victim must outmaneuver a desperate intruder to protect a young girl. Lenya, a student animator left in charge, is forced into a high-stakes moral confrontation when the kidnapper targets the child under his care.

Who directed The Refuge?

Vladimir Tikhomirov directed *The Refuge*. Known for his sharp storytelling and atmospheric tension, Tikhomirov crafts a suspenseful narrative that keeps audiences on edge.

Who stars in The Refuge?

The film stars Ilya Lyubimov as Lenya, Maksim Drozd, Mikhail Evlanov, Nadya Slavetskaya as Nadya, Milana Filimonova, and Sukhrab Khaylobekov in key roles.

Is The Refuge (2022) worth watching?

With its tight 88-minute runtime and relentless suspense, *The Refuge* is a gripping thriller that delivers emotional punch and moral complexity. While it doesn't boast an IMDb rating, its tense atmosphere and strong performances make it a compelling watch for fans of psychological thrillers.

How long is The Refuge?

*The Refuge* runs for 88 minutes.

About The Refuge (2022) — A Thrilling Moral Dilemma in a Russian Household

In *The Refuge* (2022), a tense thriller directed by Vladimir Tikhomirov, a desperate kidnapper breaks into a secluded home where nine-year-old Nadya and her animator student Lenya are left alone. The intruder's target is clear—Nadya—but Lenya faces an impossible choice: fight to protect her at the risk of his life or stand aside and let the girl be taken. This gripping drama explores survival, moral dilemmas, and the fragile boundaries between cowardice and courage, all unfolding in a claustrophobic, high-stakes setting.

With a runtime of just 88 minutes, *The Refuge* delivers relentless suspense, blending psychological tension with raw emotional stakes. The film's atmospheric tension is heightened by Tikhomirov's direction and anchored by the performances of Ilya Lyubimov as Lenya and Nadya Slavetskaya as the vulnerable Nadya, creating a story that lingers long after the credits roll.