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Close to Eden (1991)

Original title: Урга - территория любви

1991-01-01 · 1h 59m · RU
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A farmer and his wife live in a rural part of Inner Mongolia with their three children. Chinese population control policies prevent them from having any more. The farmer sets out for the nearest town to obtain birth control. He comes upon a Russian truck driver who has ended up in a lake. The farmer takes the man back to his farm, and after initially being appalled, the Russian becomes enchanted with the peaceful life of the countryside and decides to stay. But his presence presages big changes for the peasants.

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Nikita MikhalkovDirector

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Caprice BourretCaprice BourretMathew PritchardMathew PritchardRyan DunnRyan DunnTony HawkTony HawkDave MirraDave MirraVladimir GostyukhinVladimir GostyukhinSergeiBiao WangBiao WangVan BiaoWang JianguoWang JianguoBayartu, a local eccentric / Genghis KhanBademaBademaPagmaBao YungyanBao YungyanBurma, daughter of Pagma and GomboVurinilVurinilBowin, son of Pagma and GomboWang BiaoWang BiaoWang Biao, Chinese pianist

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What is Close to Eden about?

A farmer and his wife live in a rural part of Inner Mongolia with their three children. Chinese population control policies prevent them from having any more. The farmer sets out for the nearest town to obtain birth control. He comes upon a Russian truck driver who has ended up in a lake. The farmer takes the man back to his farm, and after initially being appalled, the Russian becomes enchanted with the peaceful life of the countryside and decides to stay. But his presence presages big changes for the peasants.

How long is Close to Eden?

Close to Eden has a runtime of 119 minutes.