Road to Life
The first Russian talking picture which won a prize at the 1st Venice IFF. The action is set in 1923. The USSR is struggling with hunger and economic ruin. It is a story of homeless teenagers for whom a work commune is set up with the idea of uniting and reforming them.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Путёвка в жизнь |
| Year | 1931 |
| Country | Soviet Union |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Nikolai Ekk |
| Runtime | 113 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.0/10 (21 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
Road to Life has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.0/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.
Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.
A classic from 1931. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.
— MovieFinder Editorial
🎭 Cast
Nikolai Batalov
Николай Иванович Сергеев, организатор трудовой коммуны
Yvan Kyrlya
Мустафа «Ферт»
Mikhail Zharov
Фомка «Жиган»
Vladimir Uralskiy
Head of children allocation (uncredited)
Rina Zelyonaya
девушка из «малины» Жигана
Georgi Zhzhyonov
(нет в титрах)
Vasiliy Kachalov
вступительное и заключительное слово
Aleksander Novikov
Васька «Буза»
Mariya Andropova
детский соц.инспектор Мария Скрябина
Vladimir Vesnovsky
отец Кольки
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