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Release Year1987
Runtime2h 05m
LanguageRU
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, TV Movie
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DirectorVasyl Illiashenko
WritersViktor Konov
TypeFeature Film
RatingNot rated yet
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Trial in Ershovka
About The Trial in Ershovka
In the village club of Ershovka, a trial is underway against Yakov Vorobyov, who is accused of intentionally setting fire to the forest. Gradually, the trial turns into a public gathering, where the villagers openly discuss the rampant alcoholism that plagues their community.
Directed by Vasyl Illiashenko, The Trial in Ershovka leans on a strong ensemble — Gennadiy Garbuk, Lyudmila Khityaeva, Boris Khmelnitsky — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1987.
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