Guard Me, My Talisman (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 3.7
Released in 1986, Guard Me, My Talisman is a drama and romance film directed by Roman Balayan, running about 74 minutes.
What it’s about. The setting for this off-beat drama of love and jealousy is the Pushkin Poetry Festival in Boldino. Liosha and his wife Tania are walking through the plush forest around Boldino when a mysterious figure pops up from behind a tree and asks the couple a question on an esoteric point of Pushkin scholarship. From that strange beginning, the man, whose name is Klimov, starts to ease himself into the couple's private space, and trouble ensues. Complementing this story is the festival itself, enactments of Pushkin's works, and emotional debates among the festival-goers over the meaning of his poetry.
Who’s in it. Guard Me, My Talisman stars Oleg Yankovskiy as Алексей Петрович Дмитриев, журналист, Tatyana Drubich as Таня, жена Алексея, Aleksandr Abdulov as Анатолий Евгеньевич Климов and Aleksandr Zbruev as Дмитрий, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.7/10, Guard Me, My Talisman has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Guard Me, My Talisman page.
If you liked it. Fans of Guard Me, My Talisman tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Guard Me, My Talisman (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Guard Me, My Talisman change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Guard Me, My Talisman worth watching?
- Guard Me, My Talisman holds an audience score of 3.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Guard Me, My Talisman?
- Guard Me, My Talisman stars Oleg Yankovskiy, Tatyana Drubich, Aleksandr Abdulov, Aleksandr Zbruev and Alexander Adabashyan.
- When was Guard Me, My Talisman released?
- Guard Me, My Talisman was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.