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Closeness

6.720171h 58mMovieDrama

1998, Nalchik. A Jewish family is in trouble: the youngest son and his bride do not come home, and in the morning, a ransom note arrives. The ransom is so high that the family is forced not only to sell its small business, but also to seek help from its fellow tribesmen.

DirectorKantemir Balagov
WritersKantemir Balagov·Anton Yarush
ProducersEduard Pichugin·Aleksandr Sokurov

Where to watch

Kino Film CollectionKino Film Collection
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Kantemir Balagov

DZDarya Zhovner
Darya Zhovner
Ilana 'Ila' Koft
ODOlga Dragunova
Olga Dragunova
Adina Koft
VK
Veniamin Kac
David Koft
NZNazir Zhukov
Nazir Zhukov
Zalim
TS
Timur Shidginov
Tima
ALAnna Levit
Anna Levit
Leya
ESEvgeniy Sannikov
Evgeniy Sannikov
Zhenya
ATArtyom Tsypin
Artyom Tsypin
Avi Koft
VM
Vladimir Mikhelson
Rabbi
ESEgor Shevyakov
Egor Shevyakov
Dancing Guy
OK
Oksana Karpenko
AZAlexander Zolotukhin
Alexander Zolotukhin

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Closeness — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Closeness?

Closeness is streaming on Kino Film Collection in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and YouTube. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Closeness on Netflix?

No, Closeness is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Kino Film Collection.

Is Closeness on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Closeness isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Kino Film Collection instead.

Where can I watch Closeness for free?

Closeness is available on Kino Film Collection in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.