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The Return

The Return

Nov 29, 1940

Rated 10 out of 10

Director

Yan Frid

Overview

Little Nikita, the son of polar scientist Sergei Ivanov, runs away from home with the intention of reaching the Arctic, where he believes his father works. The boy manages to reach Leningrad, where he ends up at the Arctic Institute. Sergei is tasked with returning the runaway home, but Nikita stubbornly hides his origins and the purpose of his escape. Soon, his grandmother arrives, and Ivanov learns that Nikita is his son. He writes a letter to his ex-wife and convinces her of the need to return to him. The couple reconciles, and, preparing for another expedition, Sergei promises his wife and young son that he will return to the mainland on time.

About The Return

What is The Return about?

Little Nikita, the son of polar scientist Sergei Ivanov, runs away from home with the intention of reaching the Arctic, where he believes his father works. The boy manages to reach Leningrad, where he ends up at the Arctic Institute. Sergei is tasked with returning the runaway home, but Nikita stubbornly hides his origins and the purpose of his escape. Soon, his grandmother arrives, and Ivanov…

When was The Return released?

The Return was released on November 29, 1940.

Who directed The Return?

The Return was directed by Yan Frid.

Who is in the cast of The Return?

The cast of The Return includes Aleksandr Chistyakov (Pogodin, Nikita's grandfather), Lidia Kartashova, Tatyana Guretskaya, Nikolai Simonov and Valentina Telegina.

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