Close to Eden(1991)
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Close to Eden Synopsis
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.
Close to Eden (1991) is a drama film directed by Nikita Mikhalkov, released on September 25, 1991 with a runtime of 1h 59m. It stars Badema, Bayaertu, Vladimir Gostyukhin and Baoyinhexige. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 65 ratings.
- Director:
- Nikita Mikhalkov
- Writers:
- Rustam Ibragimbekov, Nikita Mikhalkov, Rustam Ibragimbekov
- Producers:
- Michel Seydoux
- Cinematographer:
- Vilen Kalyuta
- Composer:
- Eduard Artemyev
- Production:
- Camera One, Hachette Première, Studio Trite, UGC
- Status:
- Released
Close to Eden Cast & Crew
Main cast
Badema
as Pagma
- Bayaertu
Bayaertu
as Gombo
Vladimir Gostyukhin
as Sergey
- Baoyinhexige
Baoyinhexige
as Bayartu
- Bao Yungyan
Bao Yungyan
as Burma
- Wurinile
Wurinile
as Bowin
- Babouchka
Babouchka
as Babouchka
Biao Wang
as Wang Biao, Chinese pianist
- Bao Jinsheng
Bao Jinsheng
Nikolay Vashchilin
as Nikolay, Sergey's friend
Larisa Kuznetsova
as Marina, Sergei's wife
- Jon Bochinski
Jon Bochinski
as Stanislas
Key crew
Directed by Nikita Mikhalkov, written by Rustam Ibragimbekov, Nikita Mikhalkov and Rustam Ibragimbekov, produced by Michel Seydoux.
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Close to Eden Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 65 ratings.
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Close to Eden – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Close to Eden online?
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Close to Eden (1991) is available to stream on Acontra Plus, and to rent or buy from Acontra Plus. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Close to Eden?
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The main cast of Close to Eden (1991) includes Badema, Bayaertu, Vladimir Gostyukhin, Baoyinhexige and Bao Yungyan. The film was directed by Nikita Mikhalkov. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Close to Eden released?
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Close to Eden was released on September 25, 1991 and runs for 1h 59m.
Is Close to Eden worth watching?
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Close to Eden (1991) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 65 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.