Director Bulat Sabitov's family adventure film I Will Come enters Russian movie theatres in early October after screening across six countries. The picture reaches domestic cinemas following an extensive festival run that included screenings at more than 20 domestic and international events.
The plot follows 16-year-old Timofey, a teenager staying at a special school who regularly writes letters to his grandmother. When his messages go unanswered, the youth decides to escape from the institution to find her. Eight-year-old Malyok joins him on the getaway, turning their escape into a shared journey.
According to the film's production team, the road trip provides both characters with a series of adventures and an opportunity to sort out their relationships with loved ones. Through their shared experiences, the two boys learn the value of responsibility and gain a fresh perspective on one another.
Thematic focus and community campaign
Intergenerational relationships sit at the core of the drama, which explores family memory without anchoring the storyline to a specific time period. Personal stories, photographs, and letters serve as vital tools to maintain connections with relatives and the past.
The project also launched a regional public campaign centered on family heritage. Residents from various regions uploaded photographs of their grandmothers into the movie's dedicated mini-application, with selected pictures chosen to appear directly on screen within the finished film.
Production took place entirely in Kazan and the surrounding Republic of Tatarstan, with financial and organizational support provided by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Tatarstan. Kazan, the capital city of Tatarstan located on the Volga River, serves as a prominent cultural center in Russia. The cast includes People's Artist of the Republic of Tatarstan Nina Kalaganova, a title granted for distinguished contributions to regional theatre and cinema.
Festival history and awards
Before its domestic theatrical release, the picture compiled an extensive list of festival accolades. Recognitions include the prize for best national film for children at the Altyn Minbar Film Festival, as well as best feature film honors at the Maykop Film Festival.
The movie also secured the best feature film award at the Be! Festival and earned the title of best feature narrative film at the 10th anniversary Feodosia Film Festival. Following its festival run across six nations, the feature transitions to wide public screenings in Russian cinemas starting in October.
