This was an equally outstanding and heartbreaking film. I haven't watched a lot of Soviet cin...
The Cranes Are Flying
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.
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The Cranes Are Flying
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Oct 12, 1957
Runtime
1h 37m
Genres
Drama, Romance, War
User Score
79%
Original Title
Летят журавли
Production Companies
Mosfilm
Director
Mikhail Kalatozov
Description
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.