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The Cranes Are Flying

1957 · 1h37 · Film

Starring Татьяна Самойлова, Alexeï Batalov, Василий Меркурьев, Александр Шворин, Светлана Харитонова, Константин Кадочников, Валентин Зубков, Антонина Богданова, Борис Коковкин, Екатерина Куприянова

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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.

Updated July 22, 2026