Lilya 4-ever (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 2002, Lilya 4-ever is a drama and crime film directed by Lukas Moodysson, running about 109 minutes.
What it’s about. Lilja lives in poverty and dreams of a better life. Her mother moves to the United States and abandons her to her aunt, who neglects her. Lilja hangs out with her friends, Natasha and Volodya, who is suicidal. Desperate for money, she starts working as a prostitute, and later meets Andrei. He offers her a good job in Sweden, but when Lilja arrives her life quickly enters a downward spiral.
Who’s in it. Lilya 4-ever stars Oksana Akinshina as Lilja, Artyom Bogucharsky as Volodja, Lyubov Agapova as Lilja's Mother and Liliya Shinkaryova as Aunt Anna, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Lilya 4-ever has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Fandor Amazon Channel and BFI Player Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lilya 4-ever page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lilya 4-ever tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lilya 4-ever (2002)?
- In US, Lilya 4-ever is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Lilya 4-ever worth watching?
- Lilya 4-ever holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Lilya 4-ever?
- Lilya 4-ever stars Oksana Akinshina, Artyom Bogucharsky, Lyubov Agapova, Liliya Shinkaryova and Elina Benenson.
- When was Lilya 4-ever released?
- Lilya 4-ever was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.