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Not for the River

201729mMovieDrama

Nadya is a talented pianist. She lives on an island and is in love with Misha, her neighbor, the owner of a motor boat. Music teacher Vera Sergeevna, having learned about Nadya’s talent, offers to give her music lessons. Nadya persuades Misha to take her to town for lessons on his boat.

DirectorAlisa Khmelnitskaya
WriterAlisa Khmelnitskaya
ProducersAnatoly Konychev·Nikita Skornyakov

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Cast · Directed by Alisa Khmelnitskaya

ISInna Stepanova
Inna Stepanova
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Alexandra Drochneva
EKEvgeny Konstantinov
Evgeny Konstantinov

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Not for the River — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Not for the River?

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What is the OTT release date for Not for the River?

Not for the River hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around August 13, 2017. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.