Seekers of Happiness
Искатели счастья
Synopsis
During the 1920s, many impoverished Jews searching for a better life made their way to Birobidzhan, the Soviet Jewish Autonomous Region on the Chinese border. This melodrama tells the story of a Jewish family's immigration to Birobidzhan and their experiences as settlers on a collective farm in the area.
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Mariya Blyumental-Tamarina
Dvoira
Venyamin Zuskin
Pinya Kopman
Lyubov Shmidt
Rosa
Lyudmila Tayts
Basya Kopman
Aleksandr Karev
Natan
Sergei Yarov
Kornei
Boris Zhukovsky
Kornei's Father
Iona Biy-Brodskiy
Shlyoma Petrovich
Nikolai Valyano
Lyova (uncredited)
Aleksandr Melnikov
Solomon (uncredited)
Emil Gal
Zionist (uncredited)
Georgiy Gorbunov
(uncredited)
Sarra Fabrikant
(uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 7, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vladimir Korsh
- Screenplay & Story
- Grigoriy Kobetz, Iogann Zeltser
- Original Score
- Isaak Dunayevsky
- Original Title
- Искатели счастья
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Belgoskino
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vladimir Korsh
Grigoriy Kobetz, Iogann Zeltser, Solomon Mikhoels
Isaak Dunayevsky
Boris Ryabov, Konstantin Pogodin
Department Leadership Roster
Vladimir Korsh
Director
Grigoriy Kobetz
Screenplay
Iogann Zeltser
Screenplay
Boris Ryabov
Director of Photography
Konstantin Pogodin
Director of Photography
Vladimir Pokrovskiy
Production Design
Isaak Dunayevsky
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Seekers of Happiness
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What is Seekers of Happiness about?
During the 1920s, many impoverished Jews searching for a better life made their way to Birobidzhan, the Soviet Jewish Autonomous Region on the Chinese border. This melodrama tells the story of a Jewish family's immigration to Birobidzhan and their experiences as settlers on a collective farm in the area.
Who directed Seekers of Happiness?
Seekers of Happiness was directed by Vladimir Korsh.
Who stars in Seekers of Happiness?
The principal cast of Seekers of Happiness includes Mariya Blyumental-Tamarina, Venyamin Zuskin, Lyubov Shmidt, Lyudmila Tayts, Aleksandr Karev.
When was Seekers of Happiness released and how long is it?
Seekers of Happiness was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Seekers of Happiness?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Seekers of Happiness was composed by Isaak Dunayevsky.