The Return is going to remind folk that the Russians do occasionally come up with a gem. Winner of last year's Venice Golden Lion, The Return is all about a father trying to make good by giving long overdue quality time to his two sons.

The father's been away. It's his return and his boys, the older Andrey and younger Ivan, go through a series of emotions, regarding the homecoming and their Dad's proposed holiday with the two of them. They're angry, reticient, slightly distrustful and want him to know that they're not happy, particularly Ivan, who gives him a hard time from the word go.

You frequently wonder where this is going as a film, whilst admiring the acting, which is first rate. It's not a barrel of laughs - it's not meant to be - but at least you feel that you've watched a very genuine story that goes through a whole gamut of emotions. Also, you can enjoy seeing both sides - is the father making a real effort, or is he a strict disciplinarian? Should the boys give him a hard time, or should they cut him some slack ?

No more clues, go see.