The Cranes Are Flying

Synopsis

Veronika and Boris come together in Moscow shortly before World War II. Walking along the river, they watch cranes fly overhead, and promise to rendezvous before Boris leaves to fight. Boris misses the meeting and is off to the front lines, while Veronika waits patiently, sending letters faithfully. After her house is bombed, Veronika moves in with Boris' family, into the company of a cousin with his own intentions.

Cast & Crew

Director

Mikhail Kalatozov

Featured Cast

Tatyana Samoylova

Veronika

Aleksey Batalov

Boris Fyodorovich Borozdin

Vasili Merkuryev

Fyodor Ivanovich Borozdin

Aleksandr Shvorin

Mark Aleksandrovich Borozdin

Svetlana Kharitonova

Irina Fyodorovna Borozdina

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