In the Wilds Where Rivers Run

In the Wilds Where Rivers Run

1987 · 87 min · ★ 8.0 · Drama

Once in the fierce winter, student Roger McKay forced the shopkeeper to distribute food supplies to the Indians. Hiding from justice, the hero meets Neyda in a remote land - an orphan, brought up in the family of a merchant of stolen whiskey, who wants to quickly marry her to a rich neighbor. Roger and Neyda, having fallen in love with each other, decide to secretly get married and leave these places. But Roger is justified - and the hero, along with his beloved, returns to his house.

Directed by Aleksandr Zguridi · Written by Aleksandr Zguridi

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