Byelorussian Station
Overview
"Belorussian Station" is a Soviet drama directed by Andrei Smirnov, completed in 1969 and released in 1971 after censorship delays due to its critical portrayal of post-war Soviet society and veterans' challenges. The film revolves around four former soldiers who reunite 25 years after World War II. They come together to mourn the death of a friend and reflect on their shared past and their personal struggles. "Belorussian Station" poignantly explores themes of friendship, memory, and the enduring impact of war on ordinary people's lives, eventually gaining significant acclaim for its heartfelt narrative and strong performances.
Cast
Aleksey Glazyrin
Viktor Kharlamov
Evgeni Leonov
Ivan Prikhodko
Anatoliy Papanov
Nikolai Dubinsky
Nina Urgant
Raya
Vsevolod Safonov
Aleksei Kiryushin
Nikolai Volkov Ml.
Manager
Lyubov Sokolova
Prikhodko's wife
Margarita Terekhova
Natasha Shipilova
Yuri Vizbor
Balashov
Viktor Proskurin
Petka
Lyudmila Arinina
doctor
Vladimir Grammatikov
Driver
