RUSSIAN masterpiece The Return was produced in 2003 and tells the tale of two brothers who live in a small coastal village with their mother and grandmother.

Following a 12-year absence, their father unexpectedly returns into their lives. He takes the boys on a fishing trip, but it soon transpires that he has disturbing tendencies towards domination and shady business deals.

The Return is a deep study of father and son relationships. This was director Andrey Zuyaginstev's first film and it won the prestigious Grand Prize at the Venice Film Festival.

Showing on Tuesday at 8.45pm at the Regent Centre in Christchurch. Box office: 01202 499148.