When the Storks Fly Away
Когда улетают аисты
Synopsis
Christian Luka, an old wine grower, lives alone in the village of Redu Mare. Upon learning that it was decided to demolish the old vineyard in order to plant new vines in its place, Christian loses heart and decides that it's time for him to give way to the young ones. The chairman of the collective farm, understanding the mood of the old man, preserves his vineyard. And again the old man prunes the vine. The work rejuvenated him, filled him with new vitality. He no longer shuns people, but takes an active part in their lives and affairs. He realized that a person should not live in isolation from people, that his immortality lies in the good deeds that remain after him.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vadim Lysenko
- Screenplay & Story
- Valeriu Gagiu
- Original Score
- Aleksandr Lebedev, David Fedov
- Original Title
- Когда улетают аисты
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Moldova-Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vadim Lysenko
Valeriu Gagiu
Aleksandr Lebedev, David Fedov
Vitali Kalashnikov
Department Leadership Roster
Vadim Lysenko
Director
Valeriu Gagiu
Screenplay
Aleksandr Lebedev
Original Music Composer
Filimon Khemurau
Production Design
Vitali Kalashnikov
Director of Photography
David Fedov
Original Music Composer
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Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is When the Storks Fly Away about?
Christian Luka, an old wine grower, lives alone in the village of Redu Mare. Upon learning that it was decided to demolish the old vineyard in order to plant new vines in its place, Christian loses heart and decides that it's time for him to give way to the young ones. The chairman of the collective farm, understanding the mood of the old man, preserves his vineyard. And again the old man prunes the vine. The work rejuvenated him, filled him with new vitality. He no longer shuns people, but takes an active part in their lives and affairs. He realized that a person should not live in isolation from people, that his immortality lies in the good deeds that remain after him.
Who directed When the Storks Fly Away?
When the Storks Fly Away was directed by Vadim Lysenko.
Who stars in When the Storks Fly Away?
The principal cast of When the Storks Fly Away includes Nikolai Mordvinov, Dumitru Fusu, Olga Gobzeva, Anatoli Fedorinov.
When was When the Storks Fly Away released and how long is it?
When the Storks Fly Away was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for When the Storks Fly Away?
The original motion picture soundtrack for When the Storks Fly Away was composed by Aleksandr Lebedev, David Fedov.