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Shurka Chooses the Sea (1963)

Movie 70 min

Adventure Drama Family

The main character, Shurka, at the beginning of the movie is full of childish illusions and false romantic notions about the sea and the life of sailors, about long voyages and big ships. With these illusions he begins his voyage. But book romance gives way to a realized love for the sea, understanding of the people with whom he was confronted by life on a small fishing seiner. At first he is disappointed and dissatisfied with everything. But gradually he realizes his love for the sea and becomes a full member of the fishermen's collective.

Yuliya Dubrovkina Writer Yakov Khromchenko Director

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Quick facts

Released
December 1, 1963
Runtime
70 min
IMDb
tt5027262
Language

Cast

Sergey Nikonenko Sergey Nikonenko Shurka Petrenko Nina Ivanova Nina Ivanova Nadya Aleksandr Beniaminov Aleksandr Beniaminov Georgiy Petrovich Vladimir Gulyaev Vladimir Gulyaev Lyonka Kozyrev Viktor Uralsky Viktor Uralsky Sashko Vadim Zakharchenko Vadim Zakharchenko Gorbonosyy Aleksandr Gedinskiy Sailor Larisa Gordeichik Larisa Gordeichik Klava Anatolii Hrynevych Sailor Bronislava Mikhalevich Bronislava Mikhalevich Klava's Mom A. Soshinsky

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Frequently asked questions

What is Shurka Chooses the Sea about?
The main character, Shurka, at the beginning of the movie is full of childish illusions and false romantic notions about the sea and the life of sailors, about long voyages and big ships. With these illusions he begins his voyage. But book romance gives way to a realized love for the sea, understanding of the people with whom he was confronted by life on a small fishing seiner. At first he is disappointed and dissatisfied with everything. But gradually he realizes his love for the sea and becomes a full member of the fishermen's collective.
Who directed Shurka Chooses the Sea?
Shurka Chooses the Sea was directed by Yakov Khromchenko.
Who stars in Shurka Chooses the Sea?
Shurka Chooses the Sea stars Sergey Nikonenko, Nina Ivanova, Aleksandr Beniaminov, Vladimir Gulyaev.
When was Shurka Chooses the Sea released?
Shurka Chooses the Sea is a 1963 adventure, drama, family film.
Where can I watch Shurka Chooses the Sea?
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