The story takes place in the first post-war year. Two Leningrad teenagers, who survived the siege, travel to Ukraine to get bread. During this journey, they come to understand the value of human kindness and trust.
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Anatoliy Egorov
Генка
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Lev Yelagin Director · Elihiy Stavskyi Author Boris Lazarev Cinematographer
First release August 27, 1971 · Produced in Russia · Original title Вкус хлеба
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Central Television USSR
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Russia
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Original title
Вкус хлеба
Original language
Russian
Release dates
Russia · August 27, 1971
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