At only 19 years old, Vladimir Olhosvky, fleeing the Russian Revolution and going into exile in Mexico City, will have to make his way in a new country, totally unknown to him but that will bring him a new life.
Cinematography
Evocative period recreation of 1920s Mexico City atmosphere.
Acting
Kharatyan's weathered youthfulness carries the epic runtime.

Director
Sergio Olhovich
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This Soviet-Mexican co-production was shot entirely in Mexico with a mixed cast, rare for Cold War-era cinema.
Director Sergio Olhovich, himself a Russian-Mexican filmmaker, based Vladimir's journey on his own family's exile experience.