[Machine Translation] A shocking and moving film that shook the world at the 2003 Venice Film Festival! This striking debut film, hailed as the reincarnation of Tarkovsky," is finally available on Blu-ray! A legendary masterpiece released in 2003 by the Russian visionary director Andrei Zvyagintsev, which sent shockwaves through the global film industry with its overwhelming level of craftsmanship. Premiered at the Venice International Film Festival, it made history as the first debut feature to win both the Golden Lion and the Best New Director Award, prompting critics to hail it as the reincarnation of Andrei Tarkovsky!" Through the eyes of two young brothers whose hearts are stirred and minds confused by the sudden appearance of a father they have never met the film quietly poses the question: What is a family? What is a father?" With serene, ephemeral, and beautiful imagery; the director s tenacious and emotional direction; and a shocking conclusion that awaits, A timeless masterpiece that will remain in your heart forever. Using an HD master, this is the first Blu-ray release in Japan. In addition to 90 minutes of bonus footage, including behind-the-scenes footage and filming scenes, the set includes a booklet with commentary on the film. Includes a Japanese dubbed version! That shocking and moving film is vividly brought back to life alongside its beautiful imagery. Brothers Andrei and Ivan live quietly with their mother and grandmother in a rural town. One day, their father who had run away from home and been out of contact for 12 years returns. The two brothers cannot hide their bewilderment at seeing their father, whom they ve only ever known from photographs. Is this man really their father? Where has he been all this time, and what has he been doing? As their father refuses to say anything, the younger brother, Ivan, gradually becomes more and more suspicious of him. Their father then takes the brothers on a road trip their first journey together with him. Bonus features include a making-of featurette titled A Film About a Film" (63 minutes), behind-the-scenes footage (30 minutes), the original theatrical trailer, and the Japanese teaser and trailer (5 minutes). An 8-page booklet with a detailed analysis of the film is included.