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Moscow Does Not Believe in Tears (1980)

"The Funniest, Tenderest Love Story of the Year."

7.619802h 22mRU
DramaComedyRomance

Directed by Vladimir Menshov

Rating

7.6/10

Runtime

2h 22m

Language

RU

Release

February 11, 1980

Director

Vladimir Menshov

Overview

Living together in a workers' dorm, Katerina and her friends are determined to make it in Moscow. But when a boorish cameraman forces himself on her, Katerina finds herself pregnant and alone as her friends move on. Twenty years later, Katerina is a factory director, outpacing her old roommates care...

Cast

Vera Alentova

Vera Alentova

Katya

Aleksey Batalov

Aleksey Batalov

Gosha

Irina Muravyova

Irina Muravyova

Lyuda

Aleksandr Fatyushin

Aleksandr Fatyushin

Gurin

Raisa Ryazanova

Raisa Ryazanova

Antonina

Boris Smorchkov

Boris Smorchkov

Nikolay

Yuri Vasilyev

Yuri Vasilyev

Rachkov

Natalya Vavilova

Natalya Vavilova

Aleksandra

Oleg Tabakov

Oleg Tabakov

Volodya

Yevgeniya Khanayeva

Yevgeniya Khanayeva

Rachkov's mother

Valentina Ushakova

Valentina Ushakova

Nikolay's mother

Viktor Uralsky

Viktor Uralsky

Nikolay's father

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Moscow Does Not Believe in Tears (1980), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Living together in a workers' dorm, Katerina and her friends are determined to make it in Moscow. But when a boorish cameraman forces himself on her, Katerina finds herself pregnant and alone as her friends move on. Twenty years later, Katerina is a factory director, outpacing her old roommates career-wise, yet still alone but for her daughter. Love seems possible again when she meets a genial mechanic.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Moscow Does Not Believe in Tears. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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