The Optimists(2017)
Overview
The early 1960s. The Soviet Union is experiencing a bright Khrushchev-era, full of hope. A group of young diplomats at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs come face to face with world-changing global events. Before long, these wide-eyed idealists find themselves deep in the breathtaking world of spy games, mortal dangers, and brilliant political maneuvering.
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Top 10 Billed Cast
Georgy Mikhailovich
Grigory Biryukov
Ruta Blaumane
Leonid Korneev
Andrey Muratov
Galina Volina
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