It Began This Way...
A Moscow group of Komsomol members arrives on the virgin lands, in the Kazakh steppes, and immediately faces bureaucracy and carelessness. Someone flees the state farm for more reliable earnings, and someone simply does not want to work. But a new energetic director appears — and real life begins...
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| Original Title | Это начиналось так... |
| Year | 1956 |
| Country | Soviet Union |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Lev Kulidzhanov |
| Runtime | 98 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 3.7/10 (3 votes) |
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It Began This Way... is an acquired taste at 3.7/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.
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A classic from 1956. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.
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