The Cranes Are Flying (1957)
The compelling story of a girl's impassioned search for happiness.
Veronika and Boris come together in Moscow shortly before World War II. Walking along the river, they watch cranes fly overhead, and promise to rendezvous before Boris leaves to fight. Boris misses the meeting and is off to the front lines, while Veronika waits patiently, sending letters faithfully. After her house is bombed, Veronika moves in with Boris' family, into the company of a cousin with his own intentions.
Cast
- Tatyana Samoylova - Veronika
- Aleksey Batalov - Boris
- Vasili Merkuryev - Fyodor Ivanovich
- Aleksandr Shvorin - Mark
- Svetlana Kharitonova - Irina
- Konstantin Kadochnikov - Volodya
- Valentin Zubkov - Stepan
- Antonina Bogdanova - Grandmother
- Boris Kokovkin - Chernov
- Ekaterina Kupriyanova - Anna Mikhaylovna
Screenplay
- Vadim Korostylyov (Lyricist)
- Viktor Rozov (Theatre Play)
- Viktor Rozov (Screenplay)
Themes
Moving Relationship Stories, The Horror of War and Humanity, Fate-Bound Timeless Loves Reunited
Keywords
world war ii, siege, lovers, marriage of convenience, battlefield, wounded, black and white, couple, air raid, anti war, moscow, russia, loveless marriage, life during wartime, heartache, bomb shelter
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Cranes Are Flying about?
- Veronika and Boris come together in Moscow shortly before World War II. Walking along the river, they watch cranes fly overhead, and promise to rendezvous before Boris leaves to fight. Boris misses the meeting and is off to the front lines, while Veronika waits patiently, sending letters faithfully. After her house is bombed, Veronika moves in with Boris' family, into the company of a cousin with his own intentions.
- Who directed The Cranes Are Flying?
- The Cranes Are Flying was directed by Mikhail Kalatozov.
- Who stars in The Cranes Are Flying?
- The Cranes Are Flying stars Tatyana Samoylova, Aleksey Batalov, Vasili Merkuryev, Aleksandr Shvorin, Svetlana Kharitonova, Konstantin Kadochnikov.
- How long is The Cranes Are Flying?
- The Cranes Are Flying has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is The Cranes Are Flying?
- The Cranes Are Flying is a Drama, Romance, War film.
- Where was The Cranes Are Flying produced?
- The Cranes Are Flying was produced in Soviet Union.
- What are the themes of The Cranes Are Flying?
- The themes of The Cranes Are Flying include: Moving Relationship Stories, The Horror of War and Humanity, Fate-Bound Timeless Loves Reunited.