Return from the Stars
“"There will never be a paradise on Earth if free and reasonable people are to live in it. Freedom is achieved through aspirations, and not through their implementation, after which one would only have to rest on the laurels of victory." - S. Lem.”
Series Overview
Soviet miniseries based on Stanislav Lem's book "Powrót z gwiazd" (Return from the Stars). After 9-year interstellar expedition to Fomalhaut, the astronauts returned home. On Earth 127 years had passed and everything had changed. The Earth no longer has wars, and the society is a safe and comfortable place to live, due to betrization prodcedure that turns off natural aggressive instincts at birth. But the humanity has last something more. In this Uttopian society people don't need deep emotions, a strong character, the ability to overcome oneself and win at incredible odds. Before the main character there is a choice: to accept the new norms of society, or to be seen as a savage. Or maybe to leave the Earth again on another expedition?
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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Broadcast Syndication
1 Season • 6 Episodes
1989 – 1989
Premiered: Sun, Jan 1, 1989
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 6: “Earth”
Part 6 - Earth. El confesses his love feelings for Eli. He tells her about his near-death experiences at Farmagusta that involved seeing his dead friend Thomas. He considers if life on Earth is what he wants and what he and her would do in the future. Episode Video (original studio release, Russian language): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUtXchnBE68&t=5s
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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"Возвращение со звезд", 6 серия (заключительн.), телеспектакль по роману С. Лема. ЛенТВ, 1989 г.
Type: Clip • Published 2015-08-24
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
O. Larionov, Vladimir Latyshev
E. Vaisbrot, R. Nudelman, Stanisław Lem
Konstantin Dyubenko
Vladimir Latyshev
Department Leadership Roster
O. Larionov
Director
E. Vaisbrot
Writer
R. Nudelman
Writer
N. Orelovich
Costume Design
Stanisław Lem
Writer
Vladimir Latyshev
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is Return from the Stars about?
Soviet miniseries based on Stanislav Lem's book "Powrót z gwiazd" (Return from the Stars). After 9-year interstellar expedition to Fomalhaut, the astronauts returned home. On Earth 127 years had passed and everything had changed. The Earth no longer has wars, and the society is a safe and comfortable place to live, due to betrization prodcedure that turns off natural aggressive instincts at birth. But the humanity has last something more. In this Uttopian society people don't need deep emotions, a strong character, the ability to overcome oneself and win at incredible odds. Before the main character there is a choice: to accept the new norms of society, or to be seen as a savage. Or maybe to leave the Earth again on another expedition?
How many seasons does Return from the Stars have?
Return from the Stars comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Return from the Stars?
Key cast members in Return from the Stars include Valeri Solovyev, Vladimir Nekrasov, Olga Onishchenko, Maria Thorzhevskaya, Ivan Krasko.
Who created or directed Return from the Stars?
Return from the Stars was developed and directed by O. Larionov, Vladimir Latyshev.