Tower(1987)
Near the suburban highway stands a water tower, and behind its fence live a mechanic, his wife, and their adopted son, who is disabled. One day, a family from the capital becomes guests in their modest home—their car broke down on the road. This sudden clash between "city and country" will be a serious test for the young hero of the film. And not only for him.
Movie: Tower
Top 9 Billed Cast
Sanya Kopytov
Ivan Vasilyevich
Kara Semenovna
Ksyusha, doch' Kary Semonovny i Ivana Vasil'yevicha
Venya
Ivan Filippovich, mekhanik vodonapornoy bashni
Talya, zhena Ivana Filippovicha
Dima Cherepanov
Pasha, mat' Veni
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Overview
Near the suburban highway stands a water tower, and behind its fence live a mechanic, his wife, and their adopted son, who is disabled. One day, a family from the capital becomes guests in their modest home—their car broke down on the road. This sudden clash between "city and country" will be a serious test for the young hero of the film. And not only for him.
Release Date
1987-03-16
Average
8.5
Rating:
4.3 startsTagline
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Languages:
Pусский
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