Close to Eden
Урга — территория любви
Synopsis
A farmer and his wife live in a rural part of Inner Mongolia with their three children. Chinese population control policies prevent them from having any more. The farmer sets out for the nearest town to obtain birth control. He comes upon a Russian truck driver who has ended up in a lake. The farmer takes the man back to his farm, and after initially being appalled, the Russian becomes enchanted with the peaceful life of the countryside and decides to stay. But his presence presages big changes for the peasants.
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Badema
Pagma
Bayaertu
Gombo
Vladimir Gostyukhin
Sergey
Baoyinhexige
Bayartu
Bao Yungyan
Burma
Wurinile
Bowin
Babouchka
Babouchka
Biao Wang
Wang Biao, Chinese pianist
Bao Jinsheng
Nikolay Vashchilin
Nikolay, Sergey's friend
Larisa Kuznetsova
Marina, Sergei's wife
Jon Bochinski
Stanislas
Nikita Mikhalkov
cyclist on the street of chinese city (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nikita Mikhalkov
- Screenplay & Story
- Rustam Ibragimbekov
- Original Score
- Eduard Artemyev
- Original Title
- Урга — территория любви
- Country of Origin
- France, Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin, Mongolian, Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Production Studios
- Camera One, Hachette Première, Studio Trite, UGC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nikita Mikhalkov
Rustam Ibragimbekov, Nikita Mikhalkov
Eduard Artemyev
Vilen Kalyuta
Joëlle Hache
Michel Seydoux
Department Leadership Roster
Nikita Mikhalkov
Director
Joëlle Hache
Editor
Michel Seydoux
Producer
Irina Ginno
Costume Design
Vilen Kalyuta
Director of Photography
Eduard Artemyev
Original Music Composer
Rustam Ibragimbekov
Screenplay
Rustam Ibragimbekov
Writer
Nikita Mikhalkov
Writer
Oleksii Levchenko
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Close to Eden
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Close to Eden about?
A farmer and his wife live in a rural part of Inner Mongolia with their three children. Chinese population control policies prevent them from having any more. The farmer sets out for the nearest town to obtain birth control. He comes upon a Russian truck driver who has ended up in a lake. The farmer takes the man back to his farm, and after initially being appalled, the Russian becomes enchanted with the peaceful life of the countryside and decides to stay. But his presence presages big changes for the peasants.
Who directed Close to Eden?
Close to Eden was directed by Nikita Mikhalkov.
Who stars in Close to Eden?
The principal cast of Close to Eden includes Badema, Bayaertu, Vladimir Gostyukhin, Baoyinhexige, Bao Yungyan.
When was Close to Eden released and how long is it?
Close to Eden was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
Who composed the musical score for Close to Eden?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Close to Eden was composed by Eduard Artemyev.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Close to Eden?
Close to Eden holds official age classifications: FR: TP.