Земля в плену (1928): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1928, Земля в плену is a drama film directed by Fyodor Otsep, running about 80 minutes.

What it’s about. Jacob, a farmer, returns from the war to his wife Marie and begs the landlord baron for a plot of land to rent. The Baron grants the request, but only for a barren, rocky, useless acreage. The pair struggle to make do on this land, but then the Baron demands that Maria leave her husband to serve as wet nurse to his married daughter Anya's new baby, on threat of eviction. While nursing the daughter's baby, Maria receives unwelcome attentions from the daughter's husband, and a scandal erupts, ruining Maria in her husband's eyes. When she escapes from her employers and seeks to return home, the police give her the yellow passport signifying a prostitute, further degrading her. She approaches home, unsure of the reception that awaits her.

Who’s in it. Земля в плену stars Anna Sten as Maria, young farmer's wife, Ivan Koval-Samborskyi as Jacob, Vladimir Fogel as Anya's husband and Anel Sudakevich as Anya - Baron's married daughter, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Земля в плену has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Земля в плену page.

If you liked it. Fans of Земля в плену tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.