Alexei and the Spring
アレクセイと泉
Synopsis
180 kilometers down wind of Chernobyl, the village of Budische was evacuated except for 55 older residents who refused to leave and one young man, Alexei who wanted to stay with his parents. This is a simple story of life in Budische 14 years later, as told in voiceover by Alexei. The Belarus village is built around a common spring from which everyone draws water, toting it back to their homes, and to which the women walk to do their laundry outside.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Seiichi Motohashi
- Original Score
- Ryuichi Sakamoto
- Original Title
- アレクセイと泉
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Pole Pole Times
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Seiichi Motohashi
Ryuichi Sakamoto
Masafumi Ichinose
Sadako Kamiya, Tokio Komatsubara
Department Leadership Roster
Seiichi Motohashi
Director
Yasuko Takahashi
Costume Design
Ryuichi Sakamoto
Original Music Composer
Masafumi Ichinose
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Alexei and the Spring.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Alexei and the Spring
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What is Alexei and the Spring about?
180 kilometers down wind of Chernobyl, the village of Budische was evacuated except for 55 older residents who refused to leave and one young man, Alexei who wanted to stay with his parents. This is a simple story of life in Budische 14 years later, as told in voiceover by Alexei. The Belarus village is built around a common spring from which everyone draws water, toting it back to their homes, and to which the women walk to do their laundry outside.
Who directed Alexei and the Spring?
Alexei and the Spring was directed by Seiichi Motohashi.
Who stars in Alexei and the Spring?
The principal cast of Alexei and the Spring includes Not specified.
When was Alexei and the Spring released and how long is it?
Alexei and the Spring was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Alexei and the Spring?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Alexei and the Spring was composed by Ryuichi Sakamoto.