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Release Year1955
Runtime1h 52m
LanguageRussian
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes7
DirectorYuli Raizman
WritersYevgeni Gabrilovich
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.4 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Lesson of Life
About The Lesson of Life
On falling in love with Sergey, Natasha gives up studies at a pedagogical institute and accompanies him to a construction site. In a course of time she realizes that her husband is interested only in his work. She leaves him, graduates from the institute and works as a teacher. But Sergey is fired for authoritative style of work and Natasha realizes that she must be near to him in his hour of need.
Directed by Yuli Raizman, The Lesson of Life leans on a strong ensemble — Valentina Kalinina, Ivan Pereverzev, Olga Aroseva — 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 1955.
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