The Beast Rising from the Sea
Žvėris, kylantis iš jūros
Synopsis
Based on a novel by Evgeny Zamyatin. In 1920s Petrograd, childless couple Trofim and his wife Sofya adopt their late neighbor’s daughter, thirteen-year-old Ganka, only for Ganka to begin a scandalous affair with her foster father. When Sofya’s despair over the incest drives her to murder Ganka with an axe and conceal the body during a flood, Trofim reports her “missing” to the police, who never recover the corpse. Sofya later becomes pregnant, confesses to the killing, and Trofim, moved by love and guilt, offers to take the blame, though the skeptical investigator doubts any crime occurred.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 10, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vytautas Žalakevičius
- Screenplay & Story
- Vytautas Žalakevičius
- Original Title
- Žvėris, kylantis iš jūros
- Country of Origin
- Lithuania, Russia
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Studio 2000
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vytautas Žalakevičius
Vytautas Žalakevičius
Department Leadership Roster
Vytautas Žalakevičius
Writer
Vytautas Žalakevičius
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Beast Rising from the Sea
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What is The Beast Rising from the Sea about?
Based on a novel by Evgeny Zamyatin. In 1920s Petrograd, childless couple Trofim and his wife Sofya adopt their late neighbor’s daughter, thirteen-year-old Ganka, only for Ganka to begin a scandalous affair with her foster father. When Sofya’s despair over the incest drives her to murder Ganka with an axe and conceal the body during a flood, Trofim reports her “missing” to the police, who never recover the corpse. Sofya later becomes pregnant, confesses to the killing, and Trofim, moved by love and guilt, offers to take the blame, though the skeptical investigator doubts any crime occurred.
Who directed The Beast Rising from the Sea?
The Beast Rising from the Sea was directed by Vytautas Žalakevičius.
Who stars in The Beast Rising from the Sea?
The principal cast of The Beast Rising from the Sea includes Kostas Smoriginas, Asta Motuzaitė, Elena Trepetova, Povilas Budrys.
When was The Beast Rising from the Sea released and how long is it?
The Beast Rising from the Sea was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.