Close to Eden
Originally released in 1991. Close to Eden is a drama film. directed by Nikita Mikhalkov.
Starring Badema, Bayaertu, and Vladimir Gostyukhin
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 25, 1991
34 years ago
Runtime
1h 59m
119 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (57 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
France
+ 2 more
Director
Top Cast
Badema
as Pagma
Bayaertu
as Gombo
Vladimir Gostyukhin
as Sergei
Wang Jianguo
as Bayartu, a local eccentric / Genghis Khan
Bao Yungyan
as Burma, daughter of Pagma and Gombo
Vurinil
as Bowin, son of Pagma and Gombo
Babouchka
as Grandma
Biao Wang
as Van Biao
Wang Biao
as Wang Biao, Chinese pianist
Nikolay Vashchilin
as Nikolay, Sergey's friend
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Caméra One
- Hachette Première
- Studio Trite
- UGC
Frequently Asked Questions
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 to...
Who directed Close to Eden?
Close to Eden was directed by Nikita Mikhalkov.
How long is Close to Eden?
Close to Eden has a runtime of 1 hours and 59 minutes (119 minutes total).
When was Close to Eden released?
Close to Eden was released on September 25, 1991 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Close to Eden?
The main cast of Close to Eden includes Badema, Bayaertu, Vladimir Gostyukhin, Wang Jianguo, Bao Yungyan.