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Family melodrama (1977): cast, story & where to watch

1977 · Film

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Released in 1977, Family melodrama is a drama film directed by Boris Frumin, running about 77 minutes.

What it’s about. A story of a former stage singer who now works as a hairdresser and tries to raise her teenage son. Her teenage son is entering the adult world and tries to find his place in it. Her ex-husband tries to manage his relationships with his new family, his ex-wife and his son.

Who’s in it. Family melodrama stars Lyudmila Gurchenko as Valentina Barabanova, Valery Kargin as Vladimir Barabanov, Lev Kruglyy as Pavel Barabanov and Alla Pokrovskaya as school teacher, among others.

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

If you liked it. Fans of Family melodrama tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Family melodrama (1977)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Family melodrama change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Who stars in Family melodrama?
Family melodrama stars Lyudmila Gurchenko, Valery Kargin, Lev Kruglyy, Alla Pokrovskaya and Alexey Michaylov.
When was Family melodrama released?
Family melodrama was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.