Other People's Letters (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 6.3

Released in 1975, Other People's Letters is a drama film directed by Ilya Averbakh, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. Zina is sixteen. She is a manipulative schoolgirl living in a small Russian town among sincere and simple people. Zina is nice on the surface, but so unable to enjoy normal life, that she is desperately trying to hurt someone. She tries to seduce and compromise a handsome young man, but he is smart enough to see through her and escapes from her trap. Zina manipulates her classmates so she looks like a victim. Now Zina's teacher, Vera, a sweet and loving lady, takes care of her trying to save the troubled girl, but in return, Zina becomes extremely crafty to hurt the teacher.
Who’s in it. Other People's Letters stars Irina Kupchenko as Vera Ivanovna, Svetlana Smirnova as Zina Begunkova, Oleg Yankovskiy as Priachin and Ivan Bortnik as Shura, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Other People's Letters 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 Other People's Letters page.
If you liked it. Fans of Other People's Letters tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Other People's Letters (1975)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Other People's Letters change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Other People's Letters worth watching?
- Other People's Letters holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Other People's Letters?
- Other People's Letters stars Irina Kupchenko, Svetlana Smirnova, Oleg Yankovskiy, Ivan Bortnik and Zinaida Sharko.
- When was Other People's Letters released?
- Other People's Letters was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.