A Lake (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2008, A Lake is a drama film directed by Philippe Grandrieux, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. The action unfolds in a country about which we know nothing, a land of snow and forests, somewhere in the North. A family lives in an isolated house near a lake. Alexi, a young, pure-hearted man, is a woodcutter. Occasionally suffering from epileptic seizures and overcome by an ecstatic state, he is one with the nature around him. Alexi is very close to his younger sister, Hege. Their blind mother, father, and younger brother, silently observe this uncontrollable love. One day a stranger arrives, a young man slightly older than Alexi.
Who’s in it. A Lake stars Dmitriy Kubasov as Alexi, Natálie Řehořová as Hege, Aleksey Solonchev as Jurgen and Simona Huelsemann as Liv, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, A Lake has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Lake page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Lake tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Lake (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Lake change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Lake worth watching?
- A Lake holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Lake?
- A Lake stars Dmitriy Kubasov, Natálie Řehořová, Aleksey Solonchev, Simona Huelsemann and Arthur Semay.
- When was A Lake released?
- A Lake was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.