Movie

By the Lake

★ 5.4(8)19702h 53m

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Good to know

Director: Sergei Gerasimov
Release date: 1970-04-13
Runtime: 2h 53m
Language: Russian
Status: Released
Country: Soviet Union
Studio: Mosfilm

About By the Lake

By the Lake is a 1970 movie in the Drama and Romance genres, directed by Sergei Gerasimov, starring Oleg Zhakov, Natalya Belokhvostikova and Vasiliy Shukshin. It has a runtime of 2 hours 53 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.4/10 from 8 viewers. Below you can see where to watch By the Lake in Norway — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The film is a reflection on the responsibility of man to other people, native nature and the world around us, the problem of preserving Lake Baikal, on the banks of which a large construction project has unfolded. The first half of the 60s of the XX century, the story of the love of young Lena Barmina to an adult respectable person, bearing on his shoulders a heavy burden of responsibility for the activities of a huge enterprise. Construction engineer Chernykh and Lena, the daughter of a scientist, are doing everything to save the lake from harmful and unjustified plums. A difficult relationship develops between them and soon Lena realizes that she is in love. But after learning that Chernykh is married, the girl leaves...

Cast

Oleg Zhakov

Aleksandr Aleksandrovich Barmin

Natalya Belokhvostikova

Lena Barmina

Vasiliy Shukshin

Vasili Vasilievich Chernykh

Valentina Telichkina

Valya Korolkova

Natalya Arinbasarova

Katya Olzoyeva

Mikhail Nozhkin

Yakovlev

Vadim Spiridonov

Konovalov

Nikolay Eryomenko

Alyosha

Boris Shadurskiy

Kolya Tkachenko

Boris Belousov

Ivanov

Aleksandr Snykov

Zhenya

Zoya Rupasova

Lida

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch By the Lake in Norway?+

By the Lake is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Norway. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is By the Lake on Netflix?+

By the Lake is not on Netflix in Norway right now.

How long is By the Lake?+

By the Lake has a runtime of 2 hours 53 minutes (173 minutes).

Who stars in By the Lake?+

By the Lake stars Oleg Zhakov, Natalya Belokhvostikova, Vasiliy Shukshin, Valentina Telichkina and Natalya Arinbasarova.

When did By the Lake come out?+

By the Lake is a 1970 movie directed by Sergei Gerasimov.

What genre is By the Lake?+

By the Lake is Drama and Romance film.

Who directed By the Lake?+

By the Lake was directed by Sergei Gerasimov.