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Close to Eden (1991)

Movie ★ 6.7 119 min

Drama

A farmer and his wife live in a rural part of Inner Mongolia with their three children. Chinese population control policies prevent them from having any more. The farmer sets out for the nearest town to obtain birth control. He comes upon a Russian truck driver who has ended up in a lake. The farmer takes the man back to his farm, and after initially being appalled, the Russian becomes enchanted with the peaceful life of the countryside and decides to stay. But his presence presages big changes for the peasants.

Nikita Mikhalkov Director Rustam Ibragimbekov Writer Nikita Mikhalkov Writer

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Quick facts

Released
September 25, 1991
Runtime
119 min
IMDb
tt0103176
Studio
Camera One, Hachette Première, ,

Themes

Cast

Badema Badema Pagma Bayaertu Gombo Vladimir Gostyukhin Vladimir Gostyukhin Sergey Baoyinhexige Bayartu Bao Yungyan Burma Wurinile Bowin Babouchka Babouchka Biao Wang Biao Wang Wang Biao, Chinese pianist Bao Jinsheng Nikolay Vashchilin Nikolay Vashchilin Nikolay, Sergey's friend Larisa Kuznetsova Larisa Kuznetsova Marina, Sergei's wife Jon Bochinski Stanislas Nikita Mikhalkov Nikita Mikhalkov cyclist on the street of chinese city (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

What is Close to Eden about?
A farmer and his wife live in a rural part of Inner Mongolia with their three children. Chinese population control policies prevent them from having any more. The farmer sets out for the nearest town to obtain birth control. He comes upon a Russian truck driver who has ended up in a lake. The farmer takes the man back to his farm, and after initially being appalled, the Russian becomes enchanted with the peaceful life of the countryside and decides to stay. But his presence presages big changes for the peasants.
Who directed Close to Eden?
Close to Eden was directed by Nikita Mikhalkov.
Who stars in Close to Eden?
Close to Eden stars Badema, Bayaertu, Vladimir Gostyukhin, Baoyinhexige.
When was Close to Eden released?
Close to Eden is a 1991 drama film.
Where can I watch Close to Eden?
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