The Cranes Are Flying

Soviet Union

• 1957-10-12(SU)
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  Drama,

  Romance,

  War
• ▪ 1h-37m

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

Overview

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.

• Mikheil KalatozishviliDirector

  Sergei UrusevskyDirector of Photography

  Mieczysław WeinbergOriginal Music Composer

  Mariya TimofeyevaEditor

  Lidiya NaumovaCostume Design

  Yevgeni SvidetelevProduction Design