The Border Under Lock and Key
The film depicts the years before the collapse of the Soviet system and the rebellion against it. Its protagonist is a young man who cannot get along in Soviet society, which is why many people consider him crazy. As a result, he decides to illegally cross the border and finally escape the confines of everyday life, challenging the tired system one last time.
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Cast
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Serhii Lysenko Director · Ihor Krupnov Cinematographer
First release January 1, 1988 · Produced in Russia · Production Studio "Debut"
Production
Dovzhenko Film Studios
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Studio "Debut"
Production
Russia
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Original title
Кордон на замку
Original language
Ukrainian
Spoken on screen
Ukrainian
Release dates
Russia · January 1, 1988
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No release date listed for United States.
Ukraine
December 4, 2019 · Limited theatrical
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