A Step (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1988, A Step is a drama film directed by Aleksandr Mitta, running about 113 minutes.
What it’s about. Romantic love story of Russian physician Gusev and Japanese woman Keiko takes place in time of fighting of Russian and Japanese scientists against poliomyelitis epidemic broken out in Japan in 1959.
Who’s in it. A Step stars Leonid Filatov as Gusev, Komaki Kurihara as Keiko, Oleg Tabakov as Tutunov and Elena Yakovleva as Tatyana, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, A Step has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Step page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Step tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Step (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Step change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Step worth watching?
- A Step holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Step?
- A Step stars Leonid Filatov, Komaki Kurihara, Oleg Tabakov, Elena Yakovleva and Goh Watanabe.
- When was A Step released?
- A Step was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.