Call Me from Afar (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1978, Call Me from Afar is a drama and romance film directed by Stanislav Lyubshin, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. Grusha's (Lidiya Fedoseyeva-Shukshina) husband has left her and she is now a single parent to her adolescent son Vitya (Vladimir Naumenko). Her brother Nikolay (Mikhail Ulyanov) is determined to hook her up with his friend Vladimir (the film's co-director Stanislav Lyubshin). For Grusha and Vladimir to have privacy to build up their relationship, Nikolay decides his nephew Vitya needs to stay out of the way, so he urges Vitya to come live with his family for a while. However, Grusha's not so sure about the arrangement. Based on a play by Vasiliy Shukshin.
Who’s in it. Call Me from Afar stars Lidiya Fedoseyeva-Shukshina as Grusha Veselova, Vladimir Naumenko as Vitya, Stanislav Lyubshin as Vladimir Nikolayevich and Larisa Negreeva, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Call Me from Afar has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Call Me from Afar page.
If you liked it. Fans of Call Me from Afar tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Call Me from Afar (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Call Me from Afar change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Call Me from Afar worth watching?
- Call Me from Afar holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Call Me from Afar?
- Call Me from Afar stars Lidiya Fedoseyeva-Shukshina, Vladimir Naumenko, Stanislav Lyubshin, Larisa Negreeva and Mikhail Ulyanov.
- When was Call Me from Afar released?
- Call Me from Afar was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.