Ivan's Launch

Ivan's Launch

1972 · 97 min · ★ 7.7 · Drama

In the cramped cockpit of the boat, of which Ivan Burlakov has long been the captain and where Elenka, not jokingly called his wife, works as a sailor, a new employee appears - the captain's assistant Sergei. Outwardly energetic and open, he quickly achieves Elenka’s love. And just as quickly - Ivan’s dismissal.

Directed by Mark Osepyan · Written by Boris Vasilyev

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