7 Russian movies that will make you cry Mikhail Kalatozov/Mosfilm, 1957 Most of Soviet and Russian dramas are devoted to World War II. We chose (in our emotional opinion) the most heartbreaking of them, as well as other non-war movies that are equally emotional and won’t leave you indifferent. Unlucky fate, first love drama, tragic misunderstandings between parents and kids, as well as one very sad dog tale.
1. The Cranes Are Flying, 1957 Mikhail Kalatozov/Mosfilm, 1957
Young and beautiful Boris and Veronika are happy and in love. They are about to get married and romantically walk along Moscow until the very dawn. When they get home, they find out that that very night the war has broken out. Boris goes to the frontline as a volunteer and the war forces him and his girlfriend go their separate ways. Will they ever meet again? Will they survive?
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Award-winning actress Ruby Faye talks about playing a woman who is slowly losing her mind Ruby left a corporate job to pursue acting. – Courtesy of Ruby Faye (far left) Ruby with her award for Best Actress at the 13th Malaysia Asli Drama Awards show in 2016; and (left) in her role on last year’s Singapore Mediacorp TV series The Driver.
ACTRESS Ruby Faye is looking forward to her next role, as a woman who suffers from a severe panic attack over losing her beautiful looks and her wealth, and who eventually ends up in an asylum.