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Close to Eden (1991)

6.719911h 59mRU
Drama

Directed by Nikita Mikhalkov

Rating

6.7/10

Runtime

1h 59m

Language

RU

Release

September 25, 1991

Director

Nikita Mikhalkov

Overview

A farmer and his wife live in a rural part of Inner Mongolia with their three children. Chinese population control policies prevent them from having any more. The farmer sets out for the nearest town to obtain birth control. He comes upon a Russian truck driver who has ended up in a lake. The farmer...

Cast

Badema

Badema

Pagma

Bayaertu

Bayaertu

Gombo

Vladimir Gostyukhin

Vladimir Gostyukhin

Sergey

Baoyinhexige

Baoyinhexige

Bayartu

Bao Yungyan

Bao Yungyan

Burma

Wurinile

Wurinile

Bowin

Babouchka

Babouchka

Babouchka

Biao Wang

Biao Wang

Wang Biao, Chinese pianist

Bao Jinsheng

Bao Jinsheng

Nikolay Vashchilin

Nikolay Vashchilin

Nikolay, Sergey's friend

Larisa Kuznetsova

Larisa Kuznetsova

Marina, Sergei's wife

Jon Bochinski

Jon Bochinski

Stanislas

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Close to Eden (1991), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

A farmer and his wife live in a rural part of Inner Mongolia with their three children. Chinese population control policies prevent them from having any more. The farmer sets out for the nearest town to obtain birth control. He comes upon a Russian truck driver who has ended up in a lake. The farmer takes the man back to his farm, and after initially being appalled, the Russian becomes enchanted with the peaceful life of the countryside and decides to stay. But his presence presages big changes for the peasants.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Close to Eden. 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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