On the Eve

On the Eve

1959 · 88 min · ★ 6.4 · History, Drama

The story is set in the 1800s.Elena and Inzarov,a revolutionary Bulgarian ,fall in love.After secretly marrying they decide to join the liberation, but on the eve of departure Dmitry dies. Elena takes Inzarov's body to the Balkans .

Directed by Vladimir Petrov · Written by Orlin Vasilyev

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