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IMDb20261h 40mRussia

On The Edge Of Childhood

На краю детства

Synopsis

The story of 14-year-old Tamara Eremenko, who finds herself on the brink of survival in besieged Leningrad in the winter of 1942. A convoy of mail trucks arrives in the city for the first time in months. The Main Post Office is desperately short of mail carriers. To survive the winter and save her sister, Tamara must deliver six letters and prove her fitness for the job, only to be hired as a postman.

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Window To Europe Russian Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Vladimir Zakharenko
Screenplay & Story
Vladimir Zakharenko
Original Score
Georgy Fedorov
Original Title
На краю детства
Country of Origin
Russia
Spoken Languages
Russian
Runtime
1h 40m
Production Studios
Lenfilm, Author Studio

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Vladimir Zakharenko

Screenplay & Story

Vladimir Zakharenko

Original Score & Music

Georgy Fedorov

Director of Photography

Anton Gromov

Film Editing

Natalia Kruglova

Producers

Nadezhda Andryushchenko, Ivan Bolotnikov, Dmitry Nikitin

Department Leadership Roster

Vladimir Zakharenko

Director

Nadezhda Andryushchenko

Producer

Ivan Bolotnikov

Ivan Bolotnikov

Producer

Vladimir Zakharenko

Writer

Anton Gromov

Anton Gromov

Director of Photography

Maxim Maleev

Production Design

Sergey Zaykov

Sergey Zaykov

Production Design

Alexey Paderin

Alexey Paderin

Production Design

Larisa Konnikova

Larisa Konnikova

Costume Design

Tatyana Ivanova

Costume Design

Georgy Fedorov

Original Music Composer

Natalia Kruglova

Editor

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Frequently Asked Questions About On The Edge Of Childhood

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is On The Edge Of Childhood about?

The story of 14-year-old Tamara Eremenko, who finds herself on the brink of survival in besieged Leningrad in the winter of 1942. A convoy of mail trucks arrives in the city for the first time in months. The Main Post Office is desperately short of mail carriers. To survive the winter and save her sister, Tamara must deliver six letters and prove her fitness for the job, only to be hired as a postman.

Who directed On The Edge Of Childhood?

On The Edge Of Childhood was directed by Vladimir Zakharenko.

Who stars in On The Edge Of Childhood?

The principal cast of On The Edge Of Childhood includes Daniil Kichko, Agniya Vorobyeva, Grigory Chaban, Anzhelika Nevolina, Svetlana Chuikina.

When was On The Edge Of Childhood released and how long is it?

On The Edge Of Childhood was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.

Who composed the musical score for On The Edge Of Childhood?

The original motion picture soundtrack for On The Edge Of Childhood was composed by Georgy Fedorov.