Distraction for the Soul
Отдушина
Synopsis
Based on the novel by same name by Vladimir Makanin. A cabinetmaker falls in love with a poetess who is courted by a university professor. The cabinetmaker has a wife and two high school sons. He is confronted with a difficult choice between family and beloved woman...
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andris Rozenbergs
- Screenplay & Story
- Vladimir Makanin, Valery Todorovsky
- Original Score
- Juris Karlsons
- Original Title
- Отдушина
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Filmstudio ALKO
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andris Rozenbergs
Vladimir Makanin, Valery Todorovsky
Juris Karlsons
Miks Zvirbulis
Maija Indersone
Department Leadership Roster
Andris Rozenbergs
Director
Ināra Antone
Production Design
Juris Karlsons
Original Music Composer
Valery Todorovsky
Writer
Miks Zvirbulis
Director of Photography
Skaidra Deksne
Costume Design
Maija Indersone
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Frequently Asked Questions About Distraction for the Soul
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Distraction for the Soul about?
Based on the novel by same name by Vladimir Makanin. A cabinetmaker falls in love with a poetess who is courted by a university professor. The cabinetmaker has a wife and two high school sons. He is confronted with a difficult choice between family and beloved woman...
Who directed Distraction for the Soul?
Distraction for the Soul was directed by Andris Rozenbergs.
Who stars in Distraction for the Soul?
The principal cast of Distraction for the Soul includes Valentina Telichkina, Vladimir Menshov, Girts Jakovlevs, Galina Makarova, Regīna Razuma.
When was Distraction for the Soul released and how long is it?
Distraction for the Soul was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Distraction for the Soul?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Distraction for the Soul was composed by Juris Karlsons.
Is Distraction for the Soul based on a book or true story?
Distraction for the Soul is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Vladimir Makanin".