A Simple Story
Originally released in 1960. A Simple Story is a drama/romance film. directed by Yuri Yegorov.
Starring Nonna Mordyukova, Mikhail Ulyanov, and Vasiliy Shukshin
Synopsis
The war was over. Like many of her female friends, Sasha Potapova was left a widow. It was hard living without a man’s shoulder to lean on, without love and affection, yet no one had ever seen her crying or despairing. For her strong character, the fellow-villagers elected her a collective farm chairwoman. The work, with its cares and worries, helped all but forget about her personal misfortune and woman’s loneliness. And then she fell in love – a bittersweet, unshared love, but happy anyway…
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 24, 1960
65 years ago
User Rating
4.8/10
Mixed (11 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Gorky Film Studios
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Simple Story about?
The war was over. Like many of her female friends, Sasha Potapova was left a widow. It was hard living without a man’s shoulder to lean on, without love and affection, yet no one had ever seen he...
Who directed A Simple Story?
A Simple Story was directed by Yuri Yegorov.
When was A Simple Story released?
A Simple Story was released on September 24, 1960 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Simple Story?
The main cast of A Simple Story includes Nonna Mordyukova, Mikhail Ulyanov, Vasiliy Shukshin, Valentina Vladimirova, Irina Murzayeva.