Lilya 4-Ever
2002, Drama, 1h 49m
69 Reviews 10,000+ RatingsWhat to know
A tragic, hard-hitting story about a teenager trapped in a life of prostitution. Read critic reviews
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Cast & Crew
Lilja
Volodya
Natasha
Aunt Anna
Andrei
Witek
Critic Reviews for Lilya 4-Ever
All Critics (69) | Top Critics (29) | Fresh (58) | Rotten (11)
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After making such a brilliant splash with his first two films -- Show Me Love and Together -- the Swedish director Lukas Moodysson seems to dry up in Lilya 4-ever.
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The social questions it raises are real enough; its sentimentality is what makes one doubt Moodysson is Ingmar Bergman's heir. Not by a long sob.
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December 30, 2006 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review… -
[Moodysson] dives into the soul of a 16-year-old Estonian girl and tears you apart.
July 25, 2003 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review… -
A wrenching feel-bad movie graced by a luminous central performance.
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It tells a heartbreaking story, one of those tales that need to be told and about which only pain can be felt.
June 20, 2003 | Rating: B
Audience Reviews for Lilya 4-Ever
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Jul 13, 2011The new millennium hits but Moodysson is aware these kind of topics have not ceased to exist. Lilya 4-Ever is a heartbreaking dedication to those young hearts whose innocence have been stolen through brutal means. Some may find it uncomfortable to watch as you literally have to stare to several men in a way some dudes would not want to see in a movie. But that's reality, and the intentions of Lukas are obvious: it takes you literally to Lilya's place regardless of the viewer's sex. Note: Keep in mind that Moodysson has always put a lot of effort and attention to express vividly youngsters' inner feelings and thoughts. That is exactly why you have to pardon the overtly dramatic departure of the mother: my theory is that such scene may have happened only in her head, and that reality was slightly different. 97/100Edgar C Super Reviewer
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Oct 27, 2010Was awesome. I can't believe Oksana Akinshine was only 14/15! Amazing performance. I rarely actually sympathize with, you know, anyone, so she must've been good. I also rarely praise female performances, or 'kids' performances. With the exception of Rammstein, I was pretty impressed with the music too (the Rammstein song didn't seem to fit).Lauren D Super Reviewer
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Oct 18, 2010In short, one of the most thourughly upsetting movies I've ever seen. Every time you think it can't get any worse it does. Definently not for everyone but if you like films that are sad and gritty this is where it's at.Ed Fucking H Super Reviewer
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Mar 12, 2010Devastating drama about a 16 year old Russian girl who turns to prostitution after her mother abandons her to go live in America. Things begin looking up for her as she makes friends with a young street boy, and finds a handsome new boyfriend, but her path into darkness has only just begun. A gutwrenching story, powerfully told through compelling performances.Matthew L Super Reviewer
Lilja 4-ever Quotes
| Volodya: | You remain dead for all of eternity, but you're alive only for a brief moment. |
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