A Hundred Versts Along the River

A Hundred Versts Along the River

1990 · 64 min · ★ 7.0 · Drama, TV Movie

A dramatic narrative about the first infatuation and disappointment, love and disbelief, crime and punishment. The hero of the film, Nok, having survived the betrayal of his beloved, forever, it would seem, loses faith in love and devotion. However, meeting with young Gelli, staying together in difficult conditions and constantly threatening danger, make them get closer, understand and love each other.

Directed by Ēriks Lācis · Written by Aleksandr Yurovsky

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