Matvey's Joy

Matvey's Joy

1986 · 101 min · ★ 7.0 · Adventure, History

The action takes place at the end of the 19th century in the Russian North, near the White Sea. Orphan Matvey is still 12 years old. His abilities are noticed by the master shipbuilder Quake and takes to his artel. While studying carpentry, Matvey saves money, dreaming of being a pilot on his own ship...

Directed by Irina Poplavskaya · Written by Irina Poplavskaya

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