The Road Home
Сыновья
Synopsis
In one of the regions of Latvia occupied by the Nazis, the Germans arrest a peasant boy named Janis. His first escape ends in another arrest. This time, he is detained by his younger brother, who has become a policeman. After his next escape, his wife Ilga and daughter are sent to a concentration camp. Now Janis is ready to do anything to save them.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 1, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Aleksandr Ivanov
- Screenplay & Story
- Fedor Knorre, Arvīds Grigulis, Andrei Apsolon, Rainis
- Original Score
- Venedict Pushkov
- Original Title
- Сыновья
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Latvian
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Lenfilm, Rīgas kinostudija
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aleksandr Ivanov
Fedor Knorre, Arvīds Grigulis, Andrei Apsolon, Rainis
Venedict Pushkov
Vladimir Rapoport
G. Gusev
Sergey Vasilev, Iosif Polyakov, Vladimir Besprozvanny
Department Leadership Roster
Fedor Knorre
Writer
Aleksandr Ivanov
Director
Sergey Vasilev
Producer
Vladimir Rapoport
Director of Photography
Venedict Pushkov
Original Music Composer
Moisei Levin
Production Design
G. Gusev
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Road Home
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Road Home about?
In one of the regions of Latvia occupied by the Nazis, the Germans arrest a peasant boy named Janis. His first escape ends in another arrest. This time, he is detained by his younger brother, who has become a policeman. After his next escape, his wife Ilga and daughter are sent to a concentration camp. Now Janis is ready to do anything to save them.
Who directed The Road Home?
The Road Home was directed by Aleksandr Ivanov.
Who stars in The Road Home?
The principal cast of The Road Home includes Oleg Zhakov, Lidiya Smirnova, Vasili Vanin, Vasili Merkuryev, Lidiya Sukharevskaya.
When was The Road Home released and how long is it?
The Road Home was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for The Road Home?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Road Home was composed by Venedict Pushkov.