The Cranes Are Flying

Synopsis

Veronika and Boris come together in Moscow shortly before World War II. Walking along the river, they watch cranes fly overhead, and promise to rendezvous before Boris leaves to fight. Boris misses the meeting and is off to the front lines, while Veronika waits patiently, sending letters faithfully. After her house is bombed, Veronika moves in with Boris' family, into the company of a cousin with his own intentions.

Director

Mikhail Kalatozov

Written by

Viktor Rozov

Music

Mieczysław Weinberg

Studio

Mosfilm

Released

12 October 1957

Genres

Drama, Romance, War