Introduction to Life

Overview
Cast & Crew
Production House

The Plot

A boy from Leningrad has his world turned upside down by his parent's separation and World War II. He leaves town amidst the fighting and returns to find a friend in his step-brother. The war is seen through the eyes of children and told in flashback form. The film was a special prize winner at the Venice Film Festival.

Run Time

1h 41m

Genre

Drama, War, Family

Release Date

06 May 1962

Country

Soviet Union

Language

Russian

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