The Cranes Are Flying
Summary: Veronica plans a rendezvous with her lover, Boris, at the bank of river, only for him to be drafted into World War II shortly thereafter.
Runtime: 1 h 35 min
MPAA: Not Rated
Production: Mosfilm
Country: Soviet Union
Language: Russian
Domestic: $ 17,923
International: $ 14,626
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