The Cranes Are Flying

The Cranes Are Flying

19571hr 37min
critics rating 96%96%
audience rating 93%93%

In the midst of war-torn Moscow, Veronika and Boris' love story unfolds against a backdrop of chaos and uncertainty. "The Cranes Are Flying" delicately weaves a tale of love, loss, and resilience as the young couple navigates the challenges of separation and longing during World War II. The promise made under the soaring cranes sets the stage for a poignant and emotional journey that will tug at your heartstrings.

As Veronika's world is shattered by the ravages of war, she finds herself clinging to hope and the memories of her love for Boris. The film beautifully captures the emotional turmoil and sacrifices made during wartime, drawing viewers into a captivating narrative that explores the depths of human emotion and the enduring power of love. With stunning cinematography and powerful performances, "The Cranes Are Flying" is a cinematic masterpiece that will stay with you long after the credits roll. Don't miss the chance to witness this timeless tale of love and resilience in the face of adversity.

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Cast

Aleksey Batalov

Boris Fyodorovich Borozdin

Aleksey Batalov

Tatyana Samoylova

Veronika

Tatyana Samoylova

Valentina Berezutskaya

Lyusya, Snub-Nosed Girl on Wires (uncredited)

Valentina Berezutskaya

Vasili Merkuryev

Fyodor Ivanovich Borozdin

Vasili Merkuryev

Maya Bulgakova

Greeter Woman on Station (uncredited)

Maya Bulgakova

Valentin Zubkov

Lyubov Sokolova

Woman Soldier (uncredited)

Lyubov Sokolova

Valentina Vladimirova

Woman Soldier

Valentina Vladimirova

Nikolay Smorchkov

Zakharov

Nikolay Smorchkov

Daniil Netrebin

Wounded Man

Daniil Netrebin

Svetlana Kharitonova

Irina Fyodorovna Borozdina

Svetlana Kharitonova

Valentina Ananina

Antonina Bogdanova

Varvara Kapitanova, Boris and Irina's Grandmother

Antonina Bogdanova

Leonid Knyazev

Aleksandr Shvorin

Mark Aleksandrovich Borozdin

Aleksandr Shvorin

Galina Stepanova

Veronika's Mother

Galina Stepanova

Boris Kokovkin

Nikolay Nikolayevich Chernov

Boris Kokovkin

Alevtina Rumyantseva

Young Woman (uncredited)

Alevtina Rumyantseva

Georgiy Kulikov

Anatoliy Aleksandrovich Kuzmin

Georgiy Kulikov

Anna Zarzhitskaya

Palyukaitis (uncredited)

Anna Zarzhitskaya

Aleksandr Kuznetsov

(uncredited)

Aleksandr Kuznetsov

Konstantin Kadochnikov

Klarina Frolova-Vorontsova

Guest at Party

Klarina Frolova-Vorontsova

Vasiliy Tsygankov

Soldier (uncredited)

Vasiliy Tsygankov

Aleksandr Popov

Ekaterina Kupriyanova

Anna Mikhaylovna Lebedeva

Ekaterina Kupriyanova

Irina Preis

Antonina Nikolayevna Monastyrskaya

Irina Preis

Vasiliy Fushchich

Wounded Man in Hospital (uncredited)

Vasiliy Fushchich

Anatoli Chebotaryov

Maria Klyuchareva

Greeter Woman on Station (uncredited)

Maria Klyuchareva

Lidiya Genel-Ablova

Old Woman (uncredited)

Lidiya Genel-Ablova

Yevgeni Kudryashov

Guest at party (uncredited)

Yevgeni Kudryashov

Anatoliy Dudorov

Military Man (uncredited)

Anatoliy Dudorov

Yuri Komissarov

Wounded Man in Hospital (uncredited)

Yuri Komissarov

Mikhail Semenikhin

Wounded Man in Hospital (uncredited)

Mikhail Semenikhin

Ivan Zalesskiy

(uncredited)

Ivan Zalesskiy

Yevgeniya Lyzhina

(uncredited)

Yevgeniya Lyzhina

Georgiy Shamshurin

Aleksey, Veronika's Father

Georgiy Shamshurin

Aleksandr Degtyar

Soldier with Child (uncredited)

Aleksandr Degtyar

Olga Dzisko

Tamara Evgeneva-Ivanova

Guest at Party (uncredited)

Tamara Evgeneva-Ivanova

Lyubov Studneva

Stepan's Mother (uncredited)

Lyubov Studneva

Leonid Alekseyev

Old Man (uncredited)

Leonid Alekseyev

Lidiya Vinogradova

Woman Soldier (uncredited)

Lidiya Vinogradova