The Mire
Originally released in 1978. The Mire is a war/drama film. directed by Grigoriy Chukhray. With a runtime of 2h 2m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Nonna Mordyukova, Vadim Spiridonov, and Andrey Nikolaev
Synopsis
The action takes place during the Great Patriotic War. Peasant Matryona Bystrova loses her husband at the front, then her eldest son goes missing. Matryona decides to save the youngest son at all costs and shelters him from being drafted into the army in the attic of the house until the end of the war. But it turns out that saving her son, she condemns him to spiritual death, and herself to torment of conscience. A private story about the mother of a deserter grows to epic proportions...
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 29, 1978
47 years ago
Runtime
2h 2m
122 minutes total
User Rating
5.2/10
Mixed (9 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Mosfilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Mire about?
The action takes place during the Great Patriotic War. Peasant Matryona Bystrova loses her husband at the front, then her eldest son goes missing. Matryona decides to save the youngest son at all c...
Who directed The Mire?
The Mire was directed by Grigoriy Chukhray.
How long is The Mire?
The Mire has a runtime of 2 hours and 2 minutes (122 minutes total).
When was The Mire released?
The Mire was released on October 29, 1978 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Mire?
The main cast of The Mire includes Nonna Mordyukova, Vadim Spiridonov, Andrey Nikolaev, Valentina Telichkina, Valeriy Nosik.