The Singing Shoes (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2017, The Singing Shoes is a drama film directed by Radoslav Spassov, running about 141 minutes.
What it’s about. After the fall of the Berlin wall, now in his old age, the composer Edward Kazasyan discovers that his late wife, the singer Lia Ivanova, who survived communist labor camps, was forced to work for the secret services. Their dossiers in the State Security archives and her diary from childhood reveal the complicated fate of the singer, who strove the conquer the big stage while juggling a "second life" imposed on her by the system. Torn by doubts that his life was contrived and false, he once again relives their love and career in his loneliness, trying to find his place in this living puzzle.
Who’s in it. The Singing Shoes stars Raya Peeva as Lia, Yulian Petrov as Edward, Ernestina Chinova as Lia -old and Aleksandar Aleksiev as Leon Alfasa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Singing Shoes 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 The Singing Shoes page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Singing Shoes tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Singing Shoes (2017)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Singing Shoes change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Singing Shoes worth watching?
- The Singing Shoes holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Singing Shoes?
- The Singing Shoes stars Raya Peeva, Yulian Petrov, Ernestina Chinova, Aleksandar Aleksiev and Borislav Chouchkov.
- When was The Singing Shoes released?
- The Singing Shoes was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 141 minutes.