The Elder Wife
Старшая жена
Synopsis
A simple family lives in the Kalmyk village - Baira and her husband Congress. They love each other, they cut and sell sheep together, they keep house, they never part and they don't know any other life. And suddenly the Congress brings a second wife to the house - he promised a neighbor before his death to marry her granddaughter. The granddaughter is a young beauty, and even pregnant. Baira looks at herself in the mirror with despair - she is 40 years old...
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ivan Solovov
- Original Title
- Старшая жена
- Country of Origin
- Russia
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
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What is The Elder Wife about?
A simple family lives in the Kalmyk village - Baira and her husband Congress. They love each other, they cut and sell sheep together, they keep house, they never part and they don't know any other life. And suddenly the Congress brings a second wife to the house - he promised a neighbor before his death to marry her granddaughter. The granddaughter is a young beauty, and even pregnant. Baira looks at herself in the mirror with despair - she is 40 years old...
Who directed The Elder Wife?
The Elder Wife was directed by Ivan Solovov.
Who stars in The Elder Wife?
The principal cast of The Elder Wife includes Irina Rozanova, Andrei Panin, Alexandr Domogarov, Lydia Velezheva, Eguti Beniha.
When was The Elder Wife released and how long is it?
The Elder Wife was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.