The Lawyer (2020)
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Overview
Marius is a highly successful lawyer based in Vilnius. He becomes obsessed with Ali, a handsome Syrian refugee he first encounters in an online chatroom run out of Belgrade. Marius is rich and enjoys a vibrant social and cultural life. Nevertheless, he feels that something is missing from it. The journey from Lithuania to Serbia is a relatively short one, but can the two navigate their way through the gulf that separates their very different lives? And how do they deal with the precarious obstacles of the physical borders that stand between them? Written and directed by Romas Zabarauskas, The Lawyer questions assumptions about what it means to be an immigrant and the possibilities offered by life in contemporary Europe.
Where to watch The Lawyer
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Dekkoo | Apple TV, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home | Apple TV, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Canada | Dekkoo | Apple TV, YouTube | Apple TV, YouTube |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Germany | Sooner | Apple TV, YouTube, MagentaTV, Videoload | Apple TV, YouTube, MagentaTV, Videoload |
| France | — | Canal VOD, Sooner | Canal VOD, Sooner |
| Spain | Filmin | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Netherlands | Canal+, Film1, KPN | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Mexico | — | Apple TV, Claro video | Apple TV, Claro video |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists The Lawyer in 21 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is The Lawyer about?
Marius is a highly successful lawyer based in Vilnius. He becomes obsessed with Ali, a handsome Syrian refugee he first encounters in an online chatroom run out of Belgrade. Marius is rich and enjoys a vibrant social and cultural life. Nevertheless, he feels that something is missing from it. The journey from Lithuania to Serbia is a relatively short one, but can the two navigate their way through the gulf that separates their very different lives? And how do they deal with the precarious obstacles of the physical borders that stand between them? Written and directed by Romas Zabarauskas, The Lawyer questions assumptions about what it means to be an immigrant and the possibilities offered by life in contemporary Europe. The Lawyer is a Drama, Romance movie, released on 2020-03-27, runtime 97 minutes.
Is The Lawyer worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Lawyer 4.4 out of 10 from 14 ratings. Reviews are mixed.
Where can I watch The Lawyer?
In the United States, The Lawyer streams on Dekkoo and can be rented from Apple TV and Google Play Movies. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Romas Zabarauskas
Cast
- Eimutis Kvoščiauskas as Marius
- Doğaç Yıldız as Ali
- Darya Ekamasova as Darya
- Denisas Kolomyckis as Lukas
- Danilas Pavilionis as Pranas
- Neringa Bulotaitė as Mama
- Aistė Diržiūtė as Emilija
- Naglis Bierancas as Linas
- Simonas Mozūra as Aurimas
- Aiste S. Gram as Jana
- Jelena Stupljanin as Anja
- Clotilde Rigaud as Ada
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Sources
Details and the 4.4/10 rating from The Lawyer on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.