The Forgotten (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2019, The Forgotten is a drama film directed by Daria Onyshchenko, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Nina, 30, a Ukrainian language teacher who can't leave the city of Luhansk, occupied by separatists in Eastern Ukraine, is forced to undergo retraining courses for teaching Russian. Andrii, 17, is a student who was orphaned in the aftermath of the war. They cross paths when Nina witnesses Andrii being arrested by the police after hanging the Ukrainian flag from the roof of his school. Nina knows that because they live in a world of injustice and lies Andrii can stay in jail for a long time, and she risks her life to free him. As they gravitate towards each other, they try to remind people in the occupied territories that they deserve a future, too.
Who’s in it. The Forgotten stars Maryna Koshkina as Nina, Danylo Kamenskyi as Andrii, Oleksiy Horbunov as Vasyli and Danylo Kamenskyi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Forgotten has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Forgotten page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Forgotten tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Forgotten (2019)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Forgotten change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Forgotten worth watching?
- The Forgotten holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Forgotten?
- The Forgotten stars Maryna Koshkina, Danylo Kamenskyi, Oleksiy Horbunov, Danylo Kamenskyi and Vasiliy Kukharskiy.
- When was The Forgotten released?
- The Forgotten was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.