Youri (2026): Cast, Story and Release Details

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Amsterdam, 1982. When journalist Jan Brokken meets Youri Egorov – the world-famous Soviet pianist who fled his homeland because of his sexuality – an unexpected friendship begins. Jan, quiet and guarded, is drawn to Youri’s brilliance…

Youri (2026) is presented here through its confirmed story and production details. Amsterdam, 1982. When journalist Jan Brokken meets Youri Egorov – the world-famous Soviet pianist who fled his homeland because of his sexuality – an unexpected friendship begins. Jan, quiet and guarded, is drawn to Youri’s brilliance, excess and freedom; Youri, in turn, recognizes in Jan a kindred outsider. As their bond deepens, Youri inspires Jan the courage to pursue the life he has always postponed: becoming a writer.

Youri movie details

Story without spoilers

Amsterdam, 1982. When journalist Jan Brokken meets Youri Egorov – the world-famous Soviet pianist who fled his homeland because of his sexuality – an unexpected friendship begins. Jan, quiet and guarded, is drawn to Youri’s brilliance, excess and freedom; Youri, in turn, recognizes in Jan a kindred outsider. As their bond deepens, Youri inspires Jan the courage to pursue the life he has always postponed: becoming a writer.

What to expect

The film is classified as Drama. That genre mix and the published premise are the clearest guide to what viewers can expect without moving beyond the confirmed information.

Cast and creative team

Directed by Sander Burger. Writing credits include Sander Burger, Bastiaan Tichler. The listed cast includes Levan Gelbakhiani, Joes Brauers, Julia Akkermans, Rick Paul van Mulligen, Len Leo Vincent, Julian Cruiming, Maria Gallo, Marco Verhagen, Koen ter Braak.

• Levan Gelbakhiani as Youri
• Joes Brauers as Jan
• Julia Akkermans
• Rick Paul van Mulligen
• Len Leo Vincent as Marco
• Julian Cruiming
• Maria Gallo
• Marco Verhagen
• Koen ter Braak as Steve

Release and production context

The listed release date is 2026-10-15. Production countries: Netherlands. Spoken languages: English, Dutch.

Production companies: Volya Films, In Good Company, Savage Film

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Film data:
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