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Movie · 1957

The Cranes Are Flying

The compelling story of a girl's impassioned search for happiness.

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Wartime romance Tragic separation Anti war Melancholic heartbreak Life under siege Emotional endurance

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Release
1957
Runtime
97 min

Synopsis

Veronika and Boris come together in Moscow shortly before World War II. Walking along the river, they watch cranes fly overhead, and promise to rendezvous before Boris leaves to fight. Boris misses the meeting and is off to the front lines, while Veronika waits patiently, sending letters faithfully. After her house is bombed, Veronika moves in with Boris' family, into the company of a cousin with his own intentions.

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