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Vodka Lemon

This maudlin, occasionally quirky film depicts life in a bleak Armenian village. Their Soviet provisions long gone, the cast of colorful villagers seek subsistence, meaning and identity. With nothing left to lose, Hamo (Romen Avinian) rides the bus daily to the graveyard to visit his wife. Also on the bus each day is Nina (Lala Sarkissian), who visits her husband's grave. Brought together by grief and uncertainty, the two begin a relationship.
Netflix Rating: 3.1
NYT Review
"Vodka Lemon" charts the intermingling — marriages, death and sexual complications — in an Armenian village. It could be an Ice Capades version of a Beckett play, with a group of seasoned though modest hammy actors in complete control. Read the review
Rotten Tomatoes: Fresh 94%
Consensus: Vodka Lemon is a bleak and darkly funny comedy, just like its town and people.
Fresh: 29   Rotten: 2   Rotten Tomatoes page
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  • Release Year: 2004
  • MPAA Rating: NR
  • Runtime: 88 min
  • Available From: Dec 20, 2008
  • Available Until: Dec 31, 2099
  • Remaining: 31634 days left
  • Queued by: 177 people
Directed By
Hiner Saleem
Cast
Ivan Franek, Hiner Saleem, Romen Avinian, Lala Sarkissian, Ruzan Mesropyan, Armen Marutyan, Zahal Karielachvili, Astrik Avaguian, Gaguik Sarkissian
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